June 17, 2025 – A rapidly expanding wildfire known as the Alder Springs Fire has prompted mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders in areas surrounding Crooked River Ranch and parts of Jefferson and Deschutes Counties.

???? Fire Status & Spread

  • Reported early Monday (~9:40 a.m.), the fire has grown to approximately 2,500 acres in dry, breezy conditions near Alder Springs, just southwest of Crooked River National Grasslands  .
  • Local sources confirm 1,500–2,500 acres burned by Monday afternoon  .

???? Evacuation Levels & Areas Affected

  • Level 3 – “Go Now”: Northwest Crooked River Ranch and nearby areas (north of Deschutes County line, east of Wychus Creek, south of river MP 122)  .
  • Level 2 – “Get Set”: Western Crooked River Ranch and Crooked River public lands.
  • Level 1 – “Be Ready”: Eastern Crooked River Ranch, Holmes Road, Lower Bridge Way, and sections off NW Dove, Quail roads  .

Evacuation staging areas are set up at:

  • Over the Edge Taphouse (bring your own corrals for animals)
  • Deschutes County Fairgrounds  
  • Highland Baptist Church (Redmond) for human and animal sheltering  .

???? Firefighting Resources

  • Teams on the ground: four engines, two 20‑person crews, rappellers, and smoke jumpers  .
  • Aerial support includes large air tankers and helicopters  .
  • Additional resources from the Oregon State Fire Marshal, including structural protection task forces—two assigned Monday night and six more expected Tuesday morning under unified command  .

????️ Weather & Wildfire Conditions

  • The fire marks a clear signal that Oregon’s wildfire season is underway, following a dry spring and early hot/dry conditions .
  • State officials are urging residents to exercise wildfire awareness — as “it only takes a spark” to ignite dangerous conditions .

???? What You Should Do

  1. Evacuate immediately if in a Level 3 “Go Now” zone.
  2. Prepare your home and be ready to leave quickly if you’re in Level 2.
  3. Stay informed by signing up for Everbridge alerts and tuning into local emergency channels  .
  4. Check with staging areas if you’re evacuating with animals.

???? What’s Next?

  • Fire crews remain actively engaged in containment efforts.
  • Authorities will update evacuation status as conditions evolve.
  • Official channels like Central Oregon Fire Info, local county alerts, and news outlets (KTVZ, Bend Bulletin) will provide timely updates  .

If you have updates from the field or additional information for our readers, please let us know—we want everyone to stay safe and informed.