UPDATE: Coyner Fire in Redmond held at 20.5 acres, evacuation level remains in place
(Update: July 5th; 20.5 acres burned; 10% contained)
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Fire crews continue working to contain the Coyner Fire burning northwest of Tetherow Road in Redmond, where flames threatened homes and powerlines over the holiday weekend.
The fire started Saturday afternoon near Northwest Tetherow Road and Northwest Helmholtz Way and has grown to 20.5 acres, according to WildCAD. Fire managers say there has been no new growth, and the fire is now 10% contained.
Level 2 “Be Set” evacuations remain in place in Deschutes County, meaning residents should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Evacuation information is available through the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire quickly moved through dry fuels, including juniper, grass, brush and sage — a reminder of how fast conditions can change during Central Oregon’s fire season.
Interagency crews responded with seven engines and two tenders. Officials say forward spread of the fire has stopped, and firefighters spent Sunday reinforcing fire lines, constructing dozer lines along the south and west flanks, and working to protect nearby structures.
Crews are also addressing pockets of unburned fuel within the fire perimeter and will continue mop-up operations overnight.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
UPDATE: WATCH DUTY - The size of the fire is 20.5 acres, per WildCAD.
UPDATE: WATCH DUTY - Fire Crews/Resources: Interagency crews are responding with 7 engines, 1 Dozer, 2 tenders, 2 hand crews
Activity: Forward fire spread has stopped. Today, interagency firefighters are reinforcing firelines and protecting nearby structures. Dozer line is now in place along portions of the south and west flanks. Fire resources will remain on scene throughout the day, with additional crews assigned for night operations.
UPDATE: WATCH DUTY - Zone RED-131-B has been reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation status & Zone RED-131-A has returned to normal status, as significant progress has been made on the fire - per the Deschutes Genasys Protect Evacuation Map. Fire crews and equipment are continuing to work in the area.
UPDATE: WATCH DUTY - The fire is 11 acres, and resources will be committed until midnight. - Per radio traffic.
UPDATE: Forward progress has been stopped, according to Watch Duty.
UPDATE: New pictures from the front lines of the Coyner Fire.
UPDATE: Central Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage in the area of the Coyner Fire.
UPDATE: A 3rd alarm response has been requested per Incident Command
UPDATE: A Level 2 Be Set Evacuation has been issued for Zone RED-131-A per Genasys Protect. Evacuation zones can be viewed on the Watch Duty map or on Genasys Protect.
UPDATE: The size of the fire is 7 acres, per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
UPDATE: Per Central Oregon Fire Info:
Start Date: July 4, 2038
Location: City of Redmond, NW of Tetherow Road
Jurisdiction: BLM
Fire Size: not available
Cause: Under investigation
Fuels: Grass, brush, and sage
Containment: 0%
Evacuations: Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations. Visit Evacuations – Deschutes County Sheriff Office Oregon for evacuation information
Structures: Powerlines and residential structures at risk
Fire Crews/Resources: Interagency crews are responding with 5 engines, 1 hand crew, a water tender and a dozer
The BLM is working with the newly established U.S. Wildland Fire Service to coordinate with Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS). Visitors and locals may notice multiple agency logos posted and interagency COFMS prevention patrols by federal wildland fire apparatus throughout Central Oregon, reflecting a unified effort to suppress wildland fires.
Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire. For smoke and air quality information visit fire.airnow.gov.
UPDATE: Per Watch Duty: A closure of Helmholtz Road from Coyner to Antler has been requested per Incident Command
UPDATE: Per Watch Duty: Numerous structures and electrical lines are threatened with high spread potential. The fire is torching, running and spotting. Flame lengths 8 to 11 feet with moderate wind from the north. Aircraft has been requested. Per Incident Command
UPDATE: A Level 3 Go Now Evacuation has been issued for Zone RED-131-B per Genasys Protect. Evacuation zones can be viewed on the Watch Duty map or on Genasys Protect.
UPDATE: Level 3 Go Now evacuations have been requested for Ivancovich and Helmholtz from Tetherow Road and Helmholtz Road south to the end of Ivancovich per Incident Command
Note: The evacuation zones have been toggled on the Watch Duty map to assist in finding your zone, but no evacuations have been formally issued to any zones at this time.
UPDATE: New photos submitted to Watch Duty.
UPDATE: This fire is now known as the Coyner Fire, which has grown to 3 acres.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire reported in Redmond along NW 43rd Street and NW Coyner Avenue.
At this time, the fire is a second alarm fire.
This is a developing story. Stay with the digital platforms of KTVZ News for urgent updates.
