Crews work to extinguish the Burdoin Mountain Fire near White Salmon, Washington, July 19, 2025 (Mid Columbia Fire Rescue)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) The Burdoin Fire, which erupted in the Columbia Gorge on Friday, has exploded to 8776 acres as of Sunday afternoon, prompting new evacuations.

The fire, which began around 2:30 p.m. Friday, is burning east of Bingen, Wash. near Milepost 68, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It is located in Klickitat County near the city of White Salmon, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office said.

Evacuation notices were also expanded to the north and east on Saturday, and the entire community of Lyle was placed on Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation that afternoon.

As of 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations were expanded on the northwest corner of the fire, as it continues to burn towards the Tracy Hill area.

Crews work to extinguish the Burdoin Mountain Fire near White Salmon, Washington, July 19, 2025 (Mid Columbia Fire Rescue)
Crews work to extinguish the Burdoin Mountain Fire near White Salmon, Washington, July 19, 2025 (Mid Columbia Fire Rescue)

Inciweb Info on Burdoin Fire

As of Sunday morning, the fire is 0% contained, has destroyed 14 homes, damaged 37 and is threatening 250, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.

A map of the evacuation areas can be seen below.

Evacuation map of The Burdoin wildfire in Columbia River Gorge on July 20, 2025. (Klickitat Co. Department of Emergency Management)
Evacuation map of The Burdoin wildfire in Columbia River Gorge on July 20, 2025. (Klickitat Co. Department of Emergency Management)

According to the South East Washington Incident Management Team, eight crews with a total of 289 personnel are currently fighting the fire. One firefighter was also injured.

Officials add a fire train is working to extinguish flames along the railroad tracks that run parallel to the Columbia River.

Evacuation shelters remain open at Columbia High School in White Salmon, as well as the Dalles Middle School, officials said.

The Burdoin Fire climbing a Washington hillside on July 19, 2025. (Courtesy: Stevie Datnoff)
The Burdoin Fire climbing a Washington hillside on July 19, 2025. (Courtesy: Stevie Datnoff)

Anyone with livestock who needs animal evacuation assistance can contact the Klickitat County Emergency Operations Center.

Due to rocks, trees and other debris rolling onto the highway, SR 14 is closed from the east end of Bingen to Lyle (mileposts 66-76). Further, Highway 142 is now closed from Hwy 14 to milepost 4 and Centerville Highway is also closed from Hwy 14 to milepost 5.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops.

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