Highland Road Fire Update -07/13/25

7/13/25

For Immediate Release

Highland Road Fire Investigation Update

Crook County Fire and Rescue was dispatched for a brush fire in the area of SE Highland Road, in Prineville, Oregon, at approximately 1543 hours, on 7/12/2025.  First arriving crews found a fast-moving fire burning in sage brush and juniper.  Crews immediately began structure protection efforts for homes in the immediate vicinity.

Multiple agencies were requested and responded to the fire, including the Central Oregon Structural Task Forces, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, and Oregon Department of Forestry.  At this time, there have been no reports of any structures lost.

Crook County Fire and Rescue, with assistance from the Oregon Department of State Fire Marshal and the Bureau of Land Management, have been working jointly to investigate the origin and cause of the Highland Road Fire.  At this time, the fire has initially been determined to be human caused and the thorough and complete investigation is currently ongoing.  To maintain the integrity of the investigation, no additional information is being released until the investigation is finalized.

Russell Deboodt

Division Chief – Fire Marshal

Crook County Fire and Rescue

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Dry Creek Fire Update -07/09/25

For Immediate Release:

7/9/25

Dry Creek Fire Update

Crook County Fire and Rescue would like to first thank all of our partners that responded to the Dry Creek Fire yesterday afternoon.  Forward progress of the fire was stopped at approximately 12 acres.

Crews will be remaining on scene throughout the day today, conducting mop up and extinguishing any hotspots.  Smoke will likely be visible throughout the day.

There is no immediate threat, and no evacuations are in place.

Russell Deboodt

Division Chief – Fire Marshal

Crook County Fire and Rescue