‘Avoid the area’: Almost 80 miles of I-84 closed in Oregon due to wildfires

A nearly 80-mile stretch of Interstate 84 is closed in both directions between Baker City and Ontario on Monday as wildfires continue to ravage the area, officials say. “Avoid the area,” The Oregon Department of Transportation announced on Monday morning.

70 miles of I-84 in Oregon closed for hours overnight. Fire spread on power lines

Traffic was moving slowly Tuesday morning through a haze of smoke.

Oregon wildfires force closure of Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ontario

Traffic officials warned that nearby alternative routes, including Oregon Route 245, were not safe to travel.
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Wildfire Turns I-84 Into Dead End Between Baker City and Ontario

I-84 is closed in both directions between Baker City and Ontario due to wildfire. Avoid the area. There are no local detours available in this area, all other roads are also closed due to fire. Routes like OR245 are not suitable for interstate travel. https://x.com/i/status/2081737659190481118

I-84 between Ontario and Baker City closed due to wildfires

Wildfires in eastern Oregon have shut down I-84 between Ontario and Baker City, with no local detours available, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported.