UPDATE: Redmond Fire and Rescue Report Fire Started by Resident Shooting at Exploding Targets

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- KTVZ News has confirmed that the Oak Fire was started by a resident who was shooting at exploding targets. According to Redmond Fire and Rescue, that is what triggered the fire. The name of the individual has not been released. KTVZ News has reached out to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office to see what charges the individual could be facing.

Update: As of 6:25p.m. on Sunday, forward progress has been stopped. Some, but not all, evacuation notices have been lifted. Areas north of Highway 126 are still under a level 3 'go now' evacuation notice.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Crews are responding to the fast-growing Oak Fire in Northwest Redmond. As of 5:00p.m. on Sunday, the fire is burning 5 acres.

Level 3 'go now' evacuations have been ordered for the following area: North of HWY 126 to Kachina and West end of Kingwood to 91st East. Level 2 'get set' notice put in place for the following area: West of 101st Street and south of HWY 126 to Eagle Crest Blvd.

A temporary shelter has been set up by the Red Cross at Highland Baptist, located at 3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR 97756.

The Deschutes County Fairgrounds located at 3800 SW Airport Wy, Redmond, OR 97756 is providing short-term horse sheltering. The Pet Evacuation Team (PET) and Mustangs to The Rescue assisting with animal evacuation and sheltering.

The fire started as a vegetation fire in the 10400 block of NW Oak Lane in Redmond, burning juniper and sage. Due to weather conditions, the fire is quickly growing to the southwest. Structures may be threatened. Be sure to continue to check alerts and conditions.

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