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***CULTUS FIRE UPDATE: 4:30pm ***

Forward progress has been stopped on the Cultus Fire east of Bend in the Alfalfa area. The Level 3 GO NOW evacuations have been dropped to LEVEL 1. All other areas are back to normal status. Alfalfa residents in the neighborhoods near Juniper Road, Deschutes Road, and Fremont Road are now at LEVEL 1. Level 1 is BE READY. Prepare to evacuate. Fire resources and law enforcement remain on scene.

🔥WILDFIRE UPDATE: ALFALFA 🔥

Evacuation notices. Level 3 Go Now! and LEVEL 2 - Be Ready Set

Due to fire conditions, the following area is at Level 3: All Alfalfa residents in the Juniper Rd, Deschutes Rd, and Fremont Rd neighborhoods.

🚨Level 3 means GO NOW!
There is extreme danger; evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this alert, know that public safety personnel may not be available to help you. Do not stop to gather your belongings or protect your home. Leave as fast as possible. Drive carefully. Turn on your headlights. Follow traffic safety warnings. Do not return to the area until public safety officials announce that it is safe.

After you evacuate, continue to monitor local social media, TV, radio, your telephone devices, and www.deschutes.org/emergency. Do not call 911 unless you are experiencing an immediate life safety issue.

⚠️Level 2 means BE SET:
Due to fire conditions, the following area is at Level 2: Homes south of Alfalfa Market near Dodds Rd and Walker Rd, and the Mayfield Pond area. Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Find resources at www.deschutes.org/emergency. Monitor local social media, TV, radio, and telephone devices. Act early if you might need extra time for any reason. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger. If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

All recreational fires are banned during the red flag warning.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Today, June 15, 2026, the burn ban goes into effect. Please postpone any open burning that you may have planned at a later date when the burn ban has been lifted. We thank you for doing your part in keeping are communities we care about safe.

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🚨 LEVEL 3 "GO NOW" EVACUATION ORDER FOR WARM SPRINGS 🚨

A Level 3 "GO NOW" Evacuation Order has just been issued for Warm Springs due to a fast-moving vegetation fire. There is immediate danger to life and safety.

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!

🔴 AFFECTED AREAS:

Beaver Drive

George Drive

Upper Dry Creek

⚠️ WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:

Evacuate immediately. Do not wait for a knock on your door.

Do not delay to pack belongings or try to save property.

Grab your pets, family members, and emergency kits.

Drive safely and keep the roads clear for incoming emergency vehicles.

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We are tracking this situation live on the air. Please check official local law enforcement social media pages and emergency radio broadcasts for real-time map updates, roadblock details, and shelter locations.

If you have family, friends, or neighbors on Beaver Drive, George Drive, or upper Dry Creek, call or text them right now to ensure they are getting out. Please share this post immediately

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