KTVZ News has learned evacuations are underway in Wheeler County due to multiple wildfires. From Central Oregon Fire: Central Oregon — The Central Oregon Type 3 Team took command of the Rowe Creek Complex yesterday at 6 p.m. The Complex includes approximately seven fires including Crosswhite, Camel Hump, Red Rock and Twickenham Fires that ignited when
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Firefighters are responding to a house fire on Wickiup Court. A KTVZ News crew just arrived on scene and is following this developing story.Stay with the digital platforms of KTVZ News for urgent updates.
Continue Reading REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 75 wildfires ignited across Central Oregon after more than 2,000 lightning strikes hit the region on July 15, 2026. These fires experienced explosive growth yesterday due to strong winds, low humidities and high temperatures. The widespread lightning activity on July 15 affected the area covered by the Central Oregon
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The Oregon Department of Forestry is deploying its Complex Incident Management Team 2 to central Oregon to manage multiple wildfires in the Prineville and Sisters area. The team will oversee the Brewer fire, estimated at more than 3,000 acres; the Akawa fire, at more than 3,200 acres; and the Pilot fire, at 100 acres. This
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UPDATE: Brewer fire updated to 3,000 acres according to Watch Duty. UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has updated their evacuation map.Here is the latest map as of 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 16th. UPDATE: According to Watch Duty – Fire Size: Approximately 20-30 acres Fuels: Grass, brush Structures: No structures threatened Fire Crews/Resources: Interagency resources are responding,
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UPDATE: Watch Duty – A Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation has been issued for Zone CRR-7S-M. A Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation has been issued for Zone CRR-7S-N. Per the Genasys Evacuation Map. These zones are also visible on the Watch Duty map. The fire has jumped SE Newsome Creek Road and is traveling east.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Colorado is leaning on national support as roughly eight wildfires burn across the state, including several among the largest in its history. Crews there are working to contain fires like Aspen Acres and Ferris, both now listed among Colorado’s top 10 biggest recorded wildfires as hot, dry conditions persist. In northern
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new vegetation fire has been reported in north of Warm Springs, called the Sage Brush Fire.According to Watch Duty, the fire is currently .1 acres. This is a developing story. Stay with the digital platforms of KTVZ News for urgent updates.
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(Update: 7:24pm; Air attack has lined the fire with retardant.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small wildfire burning east of Prineville drew a swift multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, with air and ground crews working to keep the blaze from growing in heavy timber. The Fir Fire was first reported just after 3 p.m. near White
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Update: According to Watch Duty, forward progress has been stopped, some units are being canceled. Update: The fire is now known as the Ivancovich Fire and has grown to 3 acres. A second alarm response has been requested by incident command. – Watch Duty REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 21312 Evelyn Court shortly before 5 pm. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the front of the home and the back porch fully involved in flames. The crews quickly brought the fire under control and prevented it from spreading
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Bend/Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire crews spent the Fourth of July weekend racing from one call to the next, as hot weather and holiday activity helped spark multiple fires from Crooked River Ranch to Bend. The incidents ranged from fast-moving wildfires threatening powerlines and homes to a structure fire in a Redmond neighborhood,
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire broke out on Saturday in Crooked River Ranch that has since been fully contained. The fire was burning near the 14,000 block of SW Peninsula Drive. The first arriving engine found a 1/4 acre brush fire being pushed by winds, threatening the home and several sheds on the property. According to
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(Update: fire was caused by illegal fireworks) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire Sunday evening in northwest Redmond, where investigators say illegal fireworks sparked the blaze. Firefighters were alerted around 7:30 p.m. to a possible fire near NW 4th Street and NW Hemlock Court. When crews arrived,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has implemented strict fire restrictions across all of its public lands in Oregon and Washington This comes as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches, with national firefighting resources already stretched. Individuals responsible for starting wildfires face severe penalties, including fines up to $100,000, up to 12
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Foundations and Les Schwab Tire Centers announced a partnership on June 30, 2026, to provide at least $1 million in wildfire preparedness support for rural communities. The initiative includes grants and a statewide tire donation program designed to bolster rural fire services and organizations ahead of a severe fire season. The
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District responded to a residential kitchen fire today, in the 69000 block of Goodrich Road in Sisters. The fire, which fire crews believe originated in a dishwasher, was quickly contained following a 911 call received at 1:04 p.m. Responding Cloverdale firefighters arrived to find flames involving
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Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks display. This year’s Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. In collaboration with the Oregon State Parks Department, Bend Fire
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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) —According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lone Pine Fire, which was burning northwest of Powell Butte, is now 100% contained. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office said the brush fire sparked just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The agency says multiple abandoned motor homes, as well as juniper trees and
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Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new fire has been reported near the Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs, according to Watch Duty. According to The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Fire Management, “The Rocky Fire is estimated to be 30-40 acres and burning in rocky and grassy terrain heading to the northwest. Local wildland
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