Passing Thunderstorms ignite fires on the Pomeroy Ranger District

PENDLETON, Ore. (July 7, 2021) – Fire crews on the Pomeroy Ranger District are responding to reports of smoke and fire following passing thunderstorms this morning. So far, six new incidents on the Umatilla National Forest have been reported to the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center.

Local initial attack resources have been busy responding to these incidents. Additional smoke reports are li...