South Valley Fire
| South Valley Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2018 Oregon wildfires | |
| Date(s) | August 1, 2018 – August 9, 2018 |
| Location | Dufur, Wasco County, Oregon, United States |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 20,026 acres (81 km2) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Human |
The South Valley Fire was a human-caused wildfire in Wasco County near Dufur in the U.S. state of Oregon. The fire was one of three fires near Dufur, specifically the Long Hollow Fire and the contained Substation Fire. The South Valley Fire burned 20,026 acres (81 km2). It caused the evacuation of 500 people and threatened 200 homes. It impacted recreational activities along the Deschutes River.