Alder Springs Fire in central Oregon grows to 3,442 acres
Large areas near the fire remain under level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders. Large parts of Cove Palisades State Park remain closed, including the Deschutes Campground, as well as the Upper and Lower Deschutes Day-Use areas.
The fire ignited the afternoon of June 16 and grew quickly amid windy conditions, prompting Gov. Tina Kotek to invoke the Emergency Conflagration Act to send crews to fight the blaze and protect nearby homes.
Yesterday's favorable weather conditions allowed firefighters to conduct burnout operations and secure fire lines.
'Today, resources will continue to build and improve containment lines,' the Central Oregon Fire Information report said. 'Five OSFM task forces are continuing to conduct structural assessments, mop up 50 feet around structures, and maintain point protection in preparation for stronger winds expected this afternoon and evening.'
A community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on June 18 at the Terrebonne Community School Gym, 1199 B Avenue in Terrebonne.
Weather forecasts for the fire area, current and expected fire behavior and fire operations strategies and tactics will be discussed, as well as answering questions about the fire.
A temporary evacuation point has been established at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Avenue in Redmond.
A large animal shelter has been established at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, 3800 SW Airport Way in Redmond.
Deschutes County evacuation map: tinyurl.com/DeschutesCountyEmergency
Jefferson County evacuation map: tinyurl.com/JeffersonCountyEmergencyMap
As of June 17, open flame restrictions were in effect at Cove Palisades State Park.
The Rowena fire in the Columbia River Gorge near I-84 has burned 3,700 acres and is 53% contained.
Crews will continue to mop up along Highway 30 and along the perimeter of the fire. Crews will also conduct suppression repair, which includes erosion control.
'Things are looking a lot better,' Oregon Department of Forestry office trainee Adam Sinkey said on the Rowena Fire Facebook page.
Level 1 and 2 evacuation warnings still remain in effect. Highway 30 between Rowena and The Dalles Country Club remains closed.
The Red Cross shelter remains open at The Dalles Middle School at 1100 East 12th St. Livestock and horses can be taken to the Wasco County Fairgrounds at 81849 Fairgrounds Road.
I-84 remains open; however, firefighters are continuing to work near the roadway. Drivers are asked to be aware of crews when in the area.
Evacuation map: bit.ly/3TwquKA
Mariah Johnston is an outdoors journalism intern at the Statesman Journal. Reach her at mjohnston@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon wildfires: Alder Springs Fire grows to 3,442 acres near Redmond
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