Fire: Coyote FireAcres: 17,459.3Containment: 88%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Henry FireAcres: 29,888.5Containment: 97%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Rowe Creek ComplexAcres: 373,777Containment: 79%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Shingle FireAcres: 73,178.9Containment: 86%Evacuations: Level 2 | Level 1 Shelter Information: A evacuation shelter is available at Eastside ChurchShelter Information: A evacuation shelter is available for animals at
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Fire: Akawa Butte FireAcres: 27,491Containment: 99%Evacuations: N/AFire: Hidden Forest FireAcres: 296.4Containment: 100%Evacuations: N/A 🟢 Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate. Be aware of danger in the area. Stay informed: Sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Check the county emergency management website and follow local emergency services on social media for updates (county, sheriff’s office, fire agencies). Tune in to local news for more information. This is the time
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Fire: Bald Mtn FireAcres: 76,463Containment: 93%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Coleman Creek FireAcres: 308,721 Containment: 90%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Egypt FireAcres: 4,553Containment: 82%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Jackass Butte FireAcres: 24,724Containment: 92%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Second Flat FireAcres: 105,501.1 Containment: 90%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Stubble FireAcres: 15,673Containment: 93%Evacuations: N/A 🟢 Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate. Be aware of danger in the area. Stay
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Fire: Akawa Butte FireAcres: 27,491Containment: 99%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Bench FireAcres: 67,079.5Containment: 86%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Rowe Creek ComplexAcres: 373,777Containment: 83%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Round Butte FireAcres: 1,163.1Containment: 90%Evacuations: N/A 🟢 Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate. Be aware of danger in the area. Stay informed: Sign up for emergency alerts with your
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🟢 Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate. Be aware of danger in the area. Stay informed: Sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Check the county emergency management website and follow local emergency services on social media for updates (county, sheriff’s office, fire agencies). Tune in to local news for more information. This is the time to pack and prepare to leave. Have your emergency plan and go-kit ready.
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MALHEUR NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest plans to begin prescribed fire operations tomorrow, October 3rd, pending required approvals. The work is expected to continue through the fall, as weather conditions allow. Crews plan to burn about 2,600 acres in the Marshall Divine unit, about one
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes National Forest is getting ready to start its fall prescribed burning season. Firefighters could begin burning as early as next Tuesday, if weather and other conditions are right. The Forest Service could burn up to 5,886 acres across Central Oregon, including areas near Bend, Sisters, La Pine,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –A vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon behind Empire Stone Company on the North side of Bend prompted precautionary evacuations, but firefighters stopped its forward progress in less than an hour. The fire, called the Empire Fire, started shortly after noon near Northeast Jamison Street and Northwest Poe Sholes Drive. Bend
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Update: All evacuation levels have been lifted for the Sno Park Fire in Deschutes County Update from Deschutes Alerts: “Due to fire conditions the following area is at Level 1 – West of MP 7 on Skyliners Road. Level 1 means BE READY: Be aware of the danger that exists in your area. Make plans
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the Pacific Northwest faces a record-setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest. BLM officials are urging hikers, hunters, and other recreators to use extreme caution and follow all fire restrictions
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of fire crews. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says there are now no Level 3 – Go Now or Level 2 – Be Set evacuation notifications remaining for the fire. A
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, most evacuation levels in Jefferson County have been lifted following the Rowe Creek Complex. The only area still under an evacuation level is SE 19th and the southern half of NE 18th. Those areas remain at Level One — Be Ready. All other evacuation levels and zones have been lifted.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and is now 91% contained. Fire activity was minimal overnight, with crews using thermal cameras and drones to find hot spots in the Mill Creek and Duncan Creek areas. Today, crews continued suppressing
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, much of our region will be under a red flag warning, as firefighters continue to button up the active wildfires. The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Wheeler, Wasco, and Jefferson counties, sits at just under 374,000 acres burned with 89% containment. Today, firefighters will continue much of the work
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OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land Management is urging people to use extra caution on public lands as wildfire restrictions remain in place across Oregon and Washington. The BLM says restrictions vary by location and can include rules
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As evacuation levels are lowered and residents begin returning home, officials are warning people not to let their guard down. Burned areas can still contain serious hazards. Fire crews and heavy equipment may still be working in the area, while some locations can continue to burn or smolder. Officials say
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) A Level 3 – Go Now evacuation order has been issued in Crook County as the Rowe Creek Complex Fire flares up. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office issued the evacuation notice Tuesday night for the east side of NE Mill Creek Road from the intersection of Forest Service Road 3370, near
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many evacuation zones around the Rowe Creek Complex have now been reduced as firefighters continue their work on containment. However, areas along Ochoco Ranger Station Road and the Highway 26 corridor remain at Level 3 – Go Now as crews continue working to strengthen containment lines. Residents are urged to stay
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, fire officials are asking Oregonians to use extreme caution as wildfires continue burning across the state and firefighting resources remain stretched. The National Weather Service is warning of critical fire weather, including thunderstorms, lightning and strong, unpredictable winds. Officials say even a small spark could quickly start a new fire.
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(Update – August 9, 2026: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres) CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire on Saturday, near Crescent in Klamath County, where smoke was visible from the area. The fire is now known as the Crescent Butte Fire, according to WildCAD. It is burning about
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