Oregon highway reopens amid Hagen Fire; multi-vehicle crash in Ontario

Oregon State Route 204 has reopened between Elgin and Weston following a closure due to the Hagen Fire. While the highway is accessible, emergency closures issued by the Umatilla National Forest remain in effect to support fire operations and public safety. Officials warn that conditions may change rapidly, and the highway could close again without notice due to fire activity.

In Ontario, Canada, five people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle collision in Elgin County. The accident occurred Thursday evening at the intersection of John Wise Line and Fairview Road when a pickup truck and an SUV collided, subsequently striking a second SUV stopped at the intersection. The three occupants of the pickup truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the occupants of the second SUV reported only minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.