Tactical ignition operations around a spot fire on the Burdoin Fire on July 20, 2025.
Clark County Strike Team
The Burdoin Fire burning along the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge grew overnight to nearly 11,000 acres — enlisting 850 personnel to fight the flames.
As a result, the U.S. Forest Service closed multiple popular recreation sites across the Gorge Monday.
CLOSURE: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area has issued a closure order for Catherine Creek Recreation Area,...
Posted by Burdoin Fire 2025 on Monday, July 21, 2025
Affected areas included the Klickitat Wild and Scenic River, Lyle Trail Head, Catherine Creek Recreation Area and more. The closure is effective through Nov. 30, or until rescinded.
The fire, which started on July 18, remains 0% contained and has destroyed 14 homes with another 250 at risk.
Burdoin Fire, Fire Behavior Brief July 22nd 2025Burdoin Fire, Fire Behavior Brief July 22nd 2025
Posted by Burdoin Fire 2025 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Fire officials gained some ground on fire suppression early this week but warned of warm weather in the coming days, with 35-mile-per-hour winds potentially worsening fire conditions.
Some evacuation orders have been reduced to Level 2 (Be Ready) along the eastern side of the fire, but Level 3 (Go Now!) orders remain in place west of Lyle and east of Bingen. Highway 14 remains closed from mile marker 66 to 76.
Evacuation shelters remain open at the Grace Baptist Church in White Salmon and across the river in The Dalles at The Dalles Middle School.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined.