***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. 

***ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE***

Alfalfa, Ore. -- Due to rapidly changing fire conditions, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with local fire officials, has issued evacuation notices in the Alfalfa area east of Bend. 

LEVEL 3 – GO NOW

Areas at Level 3:
All Alfalfa residents in the neighborhoods near Juniper Road, Deschutes Road, and Fremont Road.
 

What Level 3 Means:
GO NOW! There is extreme danger, and you must evacuate immediately. Public safety personnel may not be able to assist you if you choose to stay. Do not take time to gather belongings or attempt to protect your home. Leave as quickly and safely as possible. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow all traffic directions.
Do not return until officials announce it is safe. After evacuating, continue to monitor local social media, TV, radio, your phone alerts, and www.deschutes.org/emergency. Do not call 911 unless you have an immediate life‑safety emergency.

LEVEL 2 – BE SET 
Areas at Level 2:

Homes south of Alfalfa Market near Dodds Road, Walker Road, and the Mayfield Pond area.
 

What Level 2 Means:
Be Set. Prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Monitor local media and alerts closely. Ensure you have what you need to leave quickly, especially if you require extra time or assistance. Leave immediately if you feel unsafe. If conditions worsen, this may be the only warning you receive. Do not call 911 unless you are experiencing an immediate life‑threatening emergency.

The Sheriff's Office will provide additional information as it becomes available. 

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