The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Changes Evacuation Notices For Hidden Forest Fire Southeast Of Bend
- 08/07/26
Bend, Ore. – As of 9:00 p.m., on Friday, August 7, most evacuation notices related to the Hidden Forest Fire southeast of Bend have been reduced or lifted. Fire crews made strong progress throughout the afternoon and have successfully stopped the fire’s forward movement.
Thanks to an aggressive aerial attack using retardant from air tankers and water from helicopter drops, crews were able to slow the fire significantly. Ground resources then built a line around the fire and secured the perimeter.
Reduced to normal status
LAP 569-A and LAP 569-B, South of the 18 Rd.
Reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready).
EAS 702-B Horse Ridge Frontage Rd area.
Remaining in Level 3 (Go Now)
EAS 701 North side of 18 rd between the 1819 rd and Horse Ridge Rd 2015.
Remaining in Level 1 (Be Ready)
EAS 702-A remains in Level 1 (Be Ready) Ft. Rock Rd and Hwy 20 area, West of Spencer well Rd
The Hidden Forest Fire has burned about 297 acres, mostly in sagebrush and juniper trees. Firefighters will remain on scene overnight to strengthen containment lines and monitor for hot spots, but no additional growth is expected.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Changes Evacuation Notices For Hidden Forest Fire Southeast Of Bend
- 08/07/26
Bend, Ore. – As of 9:00 p.m., on Friday, August 7, most evacuation notices related to the Hidden Forest Fire southeast of Bend have been reduced or lifted. Fire crews made strong progress throughout the afternoon and have successfully stopped the fire’s forward movement.
Thanks to an aggressive aerial attack using retardant from air tankers and water from helicopter drops, crews were able to slow the fire significantly. Ground resources then built a line around the fire and secured the perimeter.
Reduced to normal status
LAP 569-A and LAP 569-B, South of the 18 Rd.
Reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready).
EAS 702-B Horse Ridge Frontage Rd area.
Remaining in Level 3 (Go Now)
EAS 701 North side of 18 rd between the 1819 rd and Horse Ridge Rd 2015.
Remaining in Level 1 (Be Ready)
EAS 702-A remains in Level 1 (Be Ready) Ft. Rock Rd and Hwy 20 area, West of Spencer well Rd
The Hidden Forest Fire has burned about 297 acres, mostly in sagebrush and juniper trees. Firefighters will remain on scene overnight to strengthen containment lines and monitor for hot spots, but no additional growth is expected.
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