Evacuation orders issued for Oregon wildfire

People who live along a state highway east of Portland, Oregon, have been ordered to evacuate because of a wildfire that continues to burn.

KOIN reports that the Level 3 evacuation orders were issued Thursday for an area along Highway 216 where the White River Fire is burning in Wasco County.

The lightning-caused blaze was discovered Aug. 17, has burned more than 4,000 acres (1,618 hectares) and is 10% contained.

Earlier this week a firefighting helicopter pilot died in a crash while working the White River Fire.