New fire starts prompt evacuation notices north of Wickiup Reservoir

Published 6:53 pm Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation notices related to a fire burning north of Wickiup Reservoir in the Deschutes National Forest.

Level 3 “go now”: National Forest area north of Wickiup Reservoir, Forest Service Road 4262 and Forest Service Road 4380 and south of Forest Service Road 42 (South Century Drive).

Level 2 “be set”: National Forest area between Road 4380 and the Deschutes River including Bull Bend and Wyeth Campgrounds and private inholdings along the west side of the river at Haner Park.

Level 1 “be ready”: Haner Park subdivision

For details visit the Deschutes County emergency information page.

Resources including engines, dozers, water tenders and aerial support are working on the fires, according to Central Oregon Fire Information.

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