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UPDATE: ALL EVACUATION LEVELS DROPPED FOR RIVERVIEW FIRE IN LA PINE - 03/17/26


La Pine, Ore. – Fire crews have continued to make strong progress on the Riverview Fire in La Pine. Fire behavior has significantly moderated, and forward spread has stopped. As a result of improved conditions and ongoing suppression success, all evacuation levels have now been lifted.

 

The fire is currently estimated at 11.4 acres. No homes or structures have been lost or damaged. The fire remains under investigation.


At the time evacuation levels were lifted, the incident included:

 

• 131 structures previously in Level 3

• 232 structures previously in Level 1

 

The Temporary Evacuation Point at La Pine High School has been closed, and residents may return to their homes.

 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and fire personnel remind community members to continue exercising caution and to stay clear of active fire suppression areas.
 

Thankfully, no homes or structures were lost. The fire remains under investigation. 
 

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UPDATE: ALL EVACUATION LEVELS DROPPED FOR RIVERVIEW FIRE IN LA PINE - 03/17/26


La Pine, Ore. – Fire crews have continued to make strong progress on the Riverview Fire in La Pine. Fire behavior has significantly moderated, and forward spread has stopped. As a result of improved conditions and ongoing suppression success, all evacuation levels have now been lifted.

 

The fire is currently estimated at 11.4 acres. No homes or structures have been lost or damaged. The fire remains under investigation.


At the time evacuation levels were lifted, the incident included:

 

• 131 structures previously in Level 3

• 232 structures previously in Level 1

 

The Temporary Evacuation Point at La Pine High School has been closed, and residents may return to their homes.

 

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and fire personnel remind community members to continue exercising caution and to stay clear of active fire suppression areas.
 

Thankfully, no homes or structures were lost. The fire remains under investigation. 
 

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