As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Level Three “GO NOW” and Level Two “GET SET” Evacuation orders are in place for most of La Pine east of Highway 97, south to the Klamath County line, including the Newberry Estates subdivision. Click HERE for the latest evacuation map.
Ogden Group Campground, McKay Crossing Campground, Prairie Campground, the Rosland OHV play area and nearby Forest Service trails are also being evacuated.
A temporary evacuation shelter is available at La Pine High School. The St. Charles Urgent Care Clinic in La Pine closed early and all afternoon activities at LPHS are canceled.
A livestock and small animal shelter has been established at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds with support from the Pet Evacuation Team.
5 p.m. UPDATE: Tuesday evening, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act, clearing the way for the State Fire Marshal to mobilize resources from elsewhere in Oregon. Two task forces from Marion and Linn counties are expected to arrive around 9 p.m.
6:30 p.m. UPDATE: Midstate Electric Co-op says power is out for various areas. It won't be restored until crews can access a substation potentially damaged by the fire.
