BREAKING NEWS: Evacuation Alert issued for Warm Springs Agency due to Bench Fire, Police say

UPDATE: Here is the latest update from The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs:

The Old School Cafeteria remains open for members to evacuate to despite the broad Level 3 evacuation notice for Campus.

At the moment, Highway 26 between the Reservation and Madras is closed due to heavy smoke and the fire crossing the highway. Fire Management response is working to get the highway reopened as soon as possible.

We know this is stressful and changing quickly. Please follow these updates closely, and help keep your neighbors and family informed as well. CTWS Fire Management is working hard to keep everyone safe as they continue to fight the fire.

UPDATE: ODOT has closed U.S. 26 near Warm Springs, milepost 108 to 110, due to a wildfire. Use an alternate route and avoid the area. Roads near wildfires may open or close with little notice.

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Warm Springs Police Department is urging residents to evacuate due to the Bench Fire.

In a Facebook post, the department says, "Due to changing fire conditions, the Warm Springs Agency is now under a Level 3 – GO NOW evacuation notice."

According to our partners at Watch Duty, there are two shelters residents can utilize.

There are two evacuation sites available for CTWS members: The Old School Cafeteria at 1150 Warm Springs St. and a Red Cross Emergency Evacuation Shelter at St. Patrick's Church at 341 SW J St. in Madras. If you need help relocating to these areas, call Emergency Management at 541-419-8094.

There is also a shelter for livestock animals set up at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras at 430 SW Fairgrounds Road. If you need help moving animals, contact Branch of Natural Resources’ Butch David at 541-325-2253.