**BREAKING NEWS*** Forest Fire 1.5 Miles West of Sunriver

Sunriver, Ore. – There is an active forest fire 1.5 miles west of Sunriver, Oregon. It started near the intersection of River Summit Drive and Forest Road 40 at approximately 7 p.m.

The fire is currently estimated at 300 acres in size.pix

It is moving southwest at a moderate spread rate.

Fall River Estates and Fall River Fish Hatchery have been placed on a Level 1 Evacuation notice.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

There are several road closures in the area and the public is asked to stay out of this area.

Information will be updated as it becomes available.

*Photo credit: Lauren Green

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