The Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched resources Monday afternoon to the Pine Fire reported burning approximately 22 miles southeast of Bend, south of Highway 20 and south of Pine Mountain in the Kotzman Basin.
Resources from Central Oregon Fire Management Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Brothers-Hampton Rangeland Fire Protection Association and Alfalfa Fire District responded to the fire with several engines, a 10-person handcrew, two dozers and overhead resources. Firefighters on the ground were supported by aerial resources including an air attack, air tankers and a Type 1 helicopter.
Firefighters remained on scene overnight. The fire was active on all sides. Additional resources are on order. The fire is currently estimated at 2,000 acres.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following evacuation notices:
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies are currently on scene responding to a new fire southeast of Pine Mountain. The Pine Fire has expanded evacuation notices.
Due to continued growth of the Pine Fire, additional evacuation areas have been identified:
Level 3: Go Now! – west of Moffitt Rd. south of Hwy. 20 to Fox Butte Rd. Also, public lands on and immediately surrounding Pine Mountain including Antelope Ridge and Kotzman Basin.
Level 2: Be Set – south of Hwy 20 west of Fox Butte Rd. north of the National Forest, east of Pine Mountain Rd.
Additionally, Level 2: Be Set – South of Hwy 20, west of Frederick Butte Rd. east of Moffitt Rd.
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Please go to www.deschutes.org/emergency for current information.
Avoid the area, be aware of emergency vehicles/personnel.
