What Started The Echo Mountain Fire. At this time it is unknown how much area has burned south of the highway. According to oregon department of forestry odf officials the echo mountain fire is complex and crews from odf toledo newport depoe bay and lincoln city are combating the nearly hundred acre blaze.
The echo mountain fire started on the north side of hwy 18 near the mile marker 7 8 and crossed over and is burning in a southwardly direction. The echo mountain fire started on the north side of hwy 18 near the mile marker 7 8 and crossed over and is burning in a southwardly direction. It then jumped oregon 18 into the highland.
The fire is not contained at this time.
As of wednesday morning it was 40 contained. Echo mountain complex fire. The kimberling fire is located on hwy 18 near mile marker 3 4 near otis. 17 2020 4 22 p m.