What is now called the McCaffery Fire is burning south of Highway 126, between the Airport and Powell Butte Estates. It was first reported just before 2 p.m. Saturday. As of 4:30 p.m., DCSO estimates it's grown to more than 20 acres, with winds pushing it to the south-southeast. Redmond Fire and Rescue, a task force has been ordered for structural protection, and ground and air resources are on scene.
5 p.m. UPDATE: Size updated to 100 acres.
5:30 p.m. UPDATE: Size updated to 150 acres. Level Three GO NOW evacuation orders are now in place for SE Sunny Sage Way off McCaffery Road, West Powell Butte Estates and south to Powell Butte Highway. A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Powell Butte Church; animals can be sheltered at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Click HERE for the latest evacuation map.
6:45 p.m. UPDATE: The Redmond Airport is closed until further notice, to dedicate air space to the firefighting effort. Passengers should check with their airline for flight status updates. The Crook County Sheriff's Office is updating the public on its Facebook Page, Deschutes County updates are HERE and the latest from the Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) is available HERE.
9:15 p.m. UPDATE: The Redmond Airport has reopened. Crook County evacuation notices have reduced to Level Two. Size of the McCaffrey Fire is now estimated at 250 acres.
Photo courtesy of Redmond Fire & Rescue
