Strong east winds drove a wildfire near Seaside that started last night. It burned 20 acres in a freshly logged area. No homes were in danger. 40 firefighters from departments along the Coast battled the flames. The east winds have eased today which will help crews keep the fire from spreading.
Crews from Cannon Beach, Gearhart, Warrenton, Astoria, Lewis & Clark, Olney-Walluski, Hamlet, Knappa, Nehalem, Elsie-Vinemaple and the Oregon Military Department are supporting Seaside in this second-alarm response, which is expected to last through the night.
Despite cool air temperatures and the current containment, fire conditions remain dangerous. The active blaze is approximately 2.8 miles south of Seaside near the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 26. Authorities are asking the public to remain in place and avoid the area. Further updates will be shared as needed and if circumstances change.