BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters Responding to Canyon Fire in Redmond, Evacuations Underway

Redmond, Ore. -- A new wildfire has ignited in the Redmond area, prompting Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation actions. Emergency officials have raised evacuation levels to Level 3 (GO NOW) for areas within Redmond’s Dry Canyon. Level 3 indicates extreme and immediate danger. Residents in the affected areas must evacuate now.

Areas at Level 3 – GO NOW:

• Canyon Dr between Maple Dr and Black Butte Blvd
• East side of Canyon to 8th, from Fir to Kingwood

***Temporary Shelter: Evacuated residents may go to Highland Baptist Church for temporary shelter***

Areas of Level 2 - BE SET:

• NW 8th St to NW 9th St

Stay Informed:

• Deschutes Alerts: https://www.deschutes.org/alerts
• Central Oregon Fire Info: https://centraloregonfire.org

UPDATE: Watch Duty has just provided an update from the scene of the Canyon Fire.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Firefighters are responding to a three-alarm fire in Redmond, reportedly burning south of NW Maple Avenue.

At this time, no evacuation orders have been issued.

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