The Eagle Creek and Indian Creek fires have merged together, burning 30,929 acres in the Columbia River Gorge. The spot fire that sparked when the Eagle Creek fire apparently jumped the Columbia River is now 112 acres, according to fire officials Temperatures today are expected to be cooler and less humid, a combination that will hopefully help fire suppression efforts.
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