<P> The Eagle Creek Fire is an ongoing wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington . The fire was started on September 2 , 2017 , reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban . As of October 7 , 2017 , the fire had consumed 48,831 acres ( 19,761 ha ) and is 50 % contained with an estimated containment date of November 30 , 2017 . Fire growth was slowed by rain . Highway closures and local evacuations are gradually being lifted . </P>
<P> The Eagle Creek Fire is an ongoing wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington . The fire was started on September 2 , 2017 , reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban . As of October 7 , 2017 , the fire had consumed 48,831 acres ( 19,761 ha ) and is 50 % contained with an estimated containment date of November 30 , 2017 . Fire growth was slowed by rain . Highway closures and local evacuations are gradually being lifted . </P>
what caused the eagle creek fire in oregon
what caused the eagle creek fire in oregon
reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban
reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban