Baker County
County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Baker County.
Travel Conditions
Road events are assigned using explicit county data or the TripCheck marker coordinate inside official Oregon GIS county boundaries—never a broad distance radius. Feed cache updated Jul 27, 2026, 1:01 AM.
Nearby Road Events
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Road Alerts
Closure on US-30
US30, 3 miles North of Huntington in Baker County.
Impact: Closure
Lanes: ["(Northbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder","(Southbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder"]
Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings
Air Quality Alert issued July 26 at 10:29AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Air Quality Alert for Baker County.
smoke.
* WHERE...Baker County.
* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.
* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.
* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.
For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov
For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq
Air Quality Alert issued July 25 at 12:16PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Air Quality Alert for Baker County.
smoke.
* WHERE...Baker County.
* WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.
* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.
* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.
For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov
For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq
Health Dept Alerts
Cyanobacteria advisory - Brownlee Reservoir
Oregon Health Authority lists an active advisory for Brownlee Reservoir in Baker County, dated 7/20/2026.
Statewide Oregon Alert: Oregon reports measles outbreak; new wastewater dashboard tracks measles virus by county
This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. Oregon Health Authority posted an official public health notice on Feb 19, 2026: Oregon reports measles outbreak; new wastewater dashboard tracks measles virus by county
Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
Statewide Oregon Alert: OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies
This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. Oregon Health Authority posted an official public health notice on Jul 24, 2026: OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies
Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
Statewide Oregon Alert: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. Oregon Health Authority posted an official public health notice on Jul 24, 2026: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
Statewide Oregon Alert: PT Organics Limited Recalls Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches Due to the Potential for Soft Plastic to Enter
This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. FDA posted a food recall or safety advisory explicitly relevant to Oregon: PT Organics Limited Recalls Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches Due to the Potential for Soft Plastic to Enter the Finished Product
July 21st, 2026, PT Organics Limited of Lake Oswego, Oregon is voluntarily recalling select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) pouches because of an internal packaging defect that may result in the presence of a strand of soft, food-grade plastic in the finished pro
Cyanobacteria precaution - Brownlee Reservoir, Powder Arm
Oregon Health Authority lists an active precaution for Brownlee Reservoir, Powder Arm in Baker County, dated 7/14/2026.
Fire & Safety Alerts
Anthony Fire evacuation areas — Baker County
Oregon OEM maps 7 evacuation zone(s) for Anthony Fire. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Anthony Fire — 00 (Fire)
- Level 2: Anthony Fire — A (Fire; estimated population 27)
- Level 2: Anthony Fire — B (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 2: Anthony Fire — C (Fire)
- Level 2: Anthony Fire — D (Fire)
- Level 1: Anthony Fire — E (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 1: Anthony Fire — F (Fire; estimated population 58)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 9, 2026 11:30 AM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Baker County evacuation zones (HUN)
Oregon OEM maps 7 evacuation zone(s) for Baker County zone group HUN. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-300 (Fire; estimated population 690)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-315 (Fire; estimated population 10)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-317 (Fire; estimated population 10)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-319 (Fire; estimated population 7)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-321 (Fire; estimated population 7)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-323 (Fire; estimated population 7)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-HUN-330 (Fire; 6 structure(s))
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 27, 2026 1:05 AM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Baker County evacuation zones (BAB)
Oregon OEM maps 24 evacuation zone(s) for Baker County zone group BAB. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1050-A (Fire)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1054-B (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1313 (Fire; estimated population 7)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1315-A (Fire; 2 structure(s))
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1317 (Fire; 4 structure(s))
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1319 (Fire)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1404-B (Fire)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1406-A (Fire; 1 structure(s))
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1406-B (Fire; estimated population 17)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1408-A (Fire; estimated population 5)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1410-A (Fire; estimated population 43)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1412-A (Fire; estimated population 12)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1414-A (Fire; estimated population 10)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1416-A (Fire; estimated population 15)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1416-B (Fire)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1418-A (Fire; estimated population 10)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1528 (Fire; estimated population 5)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-BAB-900-A (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 2: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1208 (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 2: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1311 (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 2: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1321 (Fire; estimated population 5)
- Level 2: US-OR-BAK-BAB-1404-A (Fire; estimated population 40)
- Level 2: US-OR-BAK-BAB-900-C (Fire; estimated population 17)
- Level 2: US-OR-BAK-BAB-900-D (Fire; estimated population 2)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 27, 2026 1:05 AM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Salmon evacuation areas — Baker County
Oregon OEM maps 2 evacuation zone(s) for Salmon. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Salmon — Salmon_3a (Fire; 2 structure(s))
- Level 2: Salmon — Salmon_3b (Fire; estimated population 50)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 21, 2026 1:33 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Baker County evacuation zones (RCH)
Oregon OEM maps 3 evacuation zone(s) for Baker County zone group RCH. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-RCH-570 (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-RCH-572 (Fire; estimated population 5)
- Level 3: US-OR-BAK-RCH-574 (Fire)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 27, 2026 1:05 AM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Anthony Fire
Anthony Fire listed by WFIGS in Baker County at 2,550 acres.
Containment: 89%.
Discovered: Jul 8, 2026 11:14 AM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 5:11 PM PDT.
Description: 34 Miles N from Baker City, OR.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: ORBMC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Bob Creek Fire
Bob Creek Fire listed by WFIGS in Baker County at 650 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Jul 25, 2026 3:48 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 6:30 PM PDT.
Description: 48 Miles NE from Baker City, OR.
Jurisdiction: BLM.
Protecting agency: BLM.
Dispatch center: ORBMC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fox Fire
Fox Fire listed by WFIGS in Baker County at 26,445 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026 6:51 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 6:04 PM PDT.
Description: 12 Miles NE from Huntington, OR.
Protecting agency: BLM.
Dispatch center: ORVAC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Powder River Fire
Powder River Fire listed by WFIGS in Baker County at 21,026 acres.
Containment: 84%.
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026 10:30 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 6:07 PM PDT.
Description: 4 Miles SW from RICHLAND, OR.
Protecting agency: BLM.
Dispatch center: ORVAC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Salmon/Olive Butte Fires evacuation areas — Baker County
Oregon OEM maps 1 evacuation zone(s) for Salmon/Olive Butte Fires. The highest mapped zone is Level 1; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 1: Salmon/Olive Butte Fires — Salmon_1 (Fire; estimated population 15)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 21, 2026 1:33 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Wildlife Safety Alerts
No wildlife safety alerts
No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Baker County.
For an immediate threat, call 911. For non-emergency wildlife conflicts, contact the nearest Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office at 503-947-6000 or 800-720-6339.
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