| Central Oregon — Fire activity remains active in Central Oregon. Yesterday afternoon, firefighters from the Brothers-Hampton Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA), county and federal resources responded to the Camp Creek Fire burning 12 miles southwest of Paulina on private lands. The fire is estimated at 50 acres and remained in its footprint overnight. Firefighters are working on constructing line around the perimeter. The fire remains 0% contained. |
| The Durgan Fire, which started on private lands adjacent to the Ochoco National Forest approximately six miles northeast of Paulina is still estimated at 3,000 acres. All lines held overnight, and firefighters are working to secure lines, cool down hotspots and conduct mop-up operations. Firefighters on scene include Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA) and federal resources. Federal resources are currently in unified command with the Crook County Emergency Management. The fire is now 65% contained. |
| On Monday evening, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office shared the following update: “According to incident command at the scene of the fire, the evacuation levels have changed. South of the forest boundary on Beaver Creek Road is now at a level 2 evacuation status. Everything east of Big Summit Prairie to the county line and south to the forest boundary will remain at level 3 evacuation. The roadblock at Ochoco Ranger Station will be removed soon. The roadblock at Beaver Creek Road and Paulina Highway will be moved to the forest boundary.” For additional updates from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office visit facebook.com/CrookCountySheriff. |
| The Crazy Creek Fire, burning on the Ochoco National Forest five miles east of Big Summit Prairie near Crazy Creek, is now estimated at 5,000 acres and is 0% contained. A Central Oregon Type 3 team took command of the fire yesterday. The Type 3 team will provide future updates about this incident. |
| The Kitty Creek Fire burning approximately seven miles south of Mitchell has been remapped at 35 acres. Yesterday airtankers dropped retardant around the perimeter of the fire slowing fire growth. Firefighters on the ground have completed line around 40% of the perimeter and are continuing line construction today. |
| The Pulley Creek Fire, burning on the Ochoco National Forest, approximately one mile southwest of Big Summit Prairie, is currently estimated at 11 acres and 0% contained. Firefighters have completed dozer line around the perimeter and continue to mop-up and secure lines. |
| The Round Mountain and Wickiup Fires are burning approximately seven miles northwest of La Pine and just north of Wickiup Reservoir. A Central Oregon Type 3 Team is managing both incidents. Firefighters are continuing to mop up hots spots and secure the perimeters of both fires. The Wickiup Fire remains 168 acres and is now 70% contained. The Round Mountain Fire remains 108 acres and is now 25% contained. |
| Monday the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office decreased evacuation notices around the Wickiup Fire to Level 1 (Be Ready). This includes the Haner Park area and the Deschutes National Forest between Forest Service Road 4262 and Forest Service Road 44, south of South Century Drive (FS 42) and Burgess Road (FS 43). |
| The Deschutes National Forest has issued area emergency closures for both the Wickiup Fire and the Round Mountain Fire. Bull Bend and Wyeth Campgrounds and Tenino Boat Launch are currently closed. North Twin Lake Campground remains closed and is being used to support firefighting operations. |