The Dry Gulch Fire was reported Saturday evening burning seven miles NW of the town of Richland, Oregon, in the Oregon Department of Forestry's Northeast Oregon District. The fire is estimated at 300-plus acres in size. Resources fighting the fire include seven single-engine air tankers and three helicopters, with two heavy air tankers and a lead plane on order along with other resources. Several hand crews have been assembled to perform direct attack. Cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Wind is expected to pick up today, posing a potential challenge to firefighters.
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