Alder Springs Fire in Jefferson County prompts Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations

Alder Springs Fire forces evacuations in Jefferson and Deschutes counties

Nearly 4,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare for evacuation in Deschutes and Jefferson counties. The fire jumped the Deschutes River Monday evening.

Alder Springs Fire in Jefferson County prompts Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Alder Springs Fire burning west of Crooked River Ranch in Jefferson County has prompted Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations. The full evacuation map can be viewed here. Fire officials say the flames have burned 1,500 acres so far. “This is the second time our agency has mobilized resources in the last week because of a wildfire,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The conditions we are seeing across Oregon are ex…

Alder Springs Fire grows to 2,500 acres; Conflagration Act invoked to bring in resources

BEND, Ore. -- The Alder Springs Fire which started in Jefferson County south of Lake Billy Chinook Monday morning grew to 2,500 acres after nightfall and jumped the Deschutes River, threatening hundreds in Crooked River Ranch. Multiple evacuations, including Level…