Fire closes state Highway 126

Published 12:00 am Saturday, August 25, 2018

State Highway 126 was closed Friday between Fryrear Road and Cline Falls due to three small wildfires in the area.

Several fire engines and air tankers made progress Friday afternoon to stop the fires, according to the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center.

The cause of the fires, which totaled 11 acres Friday afternoon, has not yet been determined, dispatch center spokeswoman Lauren DuRocher said.

The highway reopened about 6 p.m.

— Bulletin staff report

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