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In a part of Oregon known more for its sweeping high desert beauty than wildfire headlines, the Ferry Fire has erupted into a full-blown blaze, scorching over 10,458 acres near Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Sherman and Gilliam counties. As of this morning, the fire is 65% contained, but not before rattling nerves, forcing evacuations, and temporarily closing one of the state’s most underrated outdoor gems.
The fire, first reported earlier this week, ignited in steep, rugged terrain along the John Day River, a region defined by dry grasslands, sharp canyons, and endless sky. The blaze quickly exploded past 9,000 acres in just a few days, driven
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