LA PINE, OR -- High winds pushed the Darlene 3 Fire, southeast of La Pine, to 2,415 acres overnight. As of Wednesday morning, fire officials estimate it's 30% contained. Midstate Electric Co-op reports some La Pine-area customers remain without power, due to the fire. Click HERE for the latest outage information.

The Darlene 3 Fire started Tuesday before 12:45 p.m. It quickly spread north, threatening La Pine and prompting evacuations. Click HERE for the latest evacuation zone map. Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency Tuesday night, clearing the way for statewide resources to be deployed to the area. A Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command Wednesday morning, working in unified command with the State Fire Marshal's Red Team. 

A temporary evacuation shelter is now open at La Pine High School. All Red Cross assistance is provided for free. Red Cross officials urge everyone to take evacuation notices seriously, pack a "go bag" with necessities, fill your car's gas tank and create a meeting place if you get separated from your family.

Deschutes County Public Health and the Oregon DEQ are monitoring air quality in Bend and La Pine. Officials urge people seeking respite from the smoke to visit a public space, like a library. Click HERE for a list of available locations. 

Winds are expected to test fire lines Wednesday. Crews hope to hold the blaze within its existing footprint. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No lightning was reported in the area.