Firefighters work through the night

ODF Wallowa fire fighters are currently working in cooperation with Washington Department of Natural Resources and the US Forest Service on two fires in the Rye Ridge area along the Washington/Oregon border.  Initial attack for fires along this border area is provided through a cooperative agreement between ODF’s Northeast Oregon District, WA DNR and the Forest Service.  Last size up for these fires is estimated at 40 acres and approximately 150 acres.  Current resources on scene include fire engines and dozers.  Fire fighters worked through the night to contain the fires in this rugged terrain.  Additional firefighting resources will be arriving this morning.  Information will be posted as it becomes available.