Breaking: Evacuations underway for fire near Mission
Published 7:37 pm Saturday, July 4, 2026
MISSION — The wildfire in North Cayuse outside of Mission has prompted “go now” Level 3 evacuations.
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation on its Facebook page announced the evacuation is in process around the Buckaroo Lane area to Iskuulpa Creek.
Law enforcement is notifying households east of the fire, and the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department has resources on site.
CTUIR Emergency Management stated Pendleton Mustangers at 73834 Mustang Lane along Mission Highway has room for horses. Call 541-377-9111 for details. The CTUIR also reported Nixyaawii Community School has been approved to be opened for people evacuating.
