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Oak Fire Update: Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation Area Reduced As Crews Make Progress - 07/19/26


Redmond, Ore. — Crews have made progress on the Oak Fire west of Redmond, allowing fire officials to lift evacuation notices for several areas. However, locations closest to the fire remain under Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation status and residents must continue to evacuate or stay out of the area.


Level 3 – (GO NOW) remains in place for the following areas:
• Kingwood Drive
• Maple Lane
• Oak Lane west of 101st

 

Residents in these areas should not return until officials determine it is safe.

 

Temporary Shelter:
Evacuated residents may go to Highland Baptist Church for temporary shelter.

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Evacuation Notices Lifted
All other areas previously under Level 3 (GO NOW) or Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation notices are no longer under evacuation levels.

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Stay Informed:
• Deschutes Alerts: https://www.deschutes.org/alerts
• Central Oregon Fire Info: https://centraloregonfire.org
• Local government social media channels
• TV and radio updates
• Cell phone emergency alerts
• www.deschutes.org/emergency

 

Only call 911 if you are experiencing an immediate life‑safety emergency.


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Oak Fire Update: Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation Area Reduced As Crews Make Progress - 07/19/26


Redmond, Ore. — Crews have made progress on the Oak Fire west of Redmond, allowing fire officials to lift evacuation notices for several areas. However, locations closest to the fire remain under Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation status and residents must continue to evacuate or stay out of the area.


Level 3 – (GO NOW) remains in place for the following areas:
• Kingwood Drive
• Maple Lane
• Oak Lane west of 101st

 

Residents in these areas should not return until officials determine it is safe.

 

Temporary Shelter:
Evacuated residents may go to Highland Baptist Church for temporary shelter.

---

Evacuation Notices Lifted
All other areas previously under Level 3 (GO NOW) or Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation notices are no longer under evacuation levels.

---

Stay Informed:
• Deschutes Alerts: https://www.deschutes.org/alerts
• Central Oregon Fire Info: https://centraloregonfire.org
• Local government social media channels
• TV and radio updates
• Cell phone emergency alerts
• www.deschutes.org/emergency

 

Only call 911 if you are experiencing an immediate life‑safety emergency.


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