Source: Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center
Due to fire activity associated with the Devil’s Half Acre fire, a PRECAUTIONARY evacuation is in effect on the west side of the lower Deschutes River corridor from White River to Maupin. This includes White River Falls State Park and the Oak Springs Fish Hatchery.
River recreationists are advised to proceed with caution in this area, as heavy helicopters are dipping water out of the Deschutes River for fire suppression purposes. Developed recreation sites located on the east side of the river remain open at this time, as is the river itself. Gusting winds to 30 mph are predicted in the area later this morning and this afternoon.
COIDC Media Desk — 541/416-6811