Correction: The Copperfield Fire is reported at 1000 acres as of 7:30 p.m..
Chiloquin, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry’s Klamath-Lake District, alongside federal, state, local and private partners, is responding to the Copperfield Fire five miles southeast of Chiloquin, Ore. The fire is approximately 1000 acres as of 7:30 p.m. today with high fire potential.
Firefighters responded to the fire around 3:00 p.m. today, September 1. Even with aggressive initial attack, the fire progression has not yet been stopped. Last reported at 4:30 p.m., there were six engines, five airtankers, two helicopters, two water tenders and four dozers on scene with more resources ordered and on the way. Night operations will continue to work as we move into the evening.
Klamath County Sheriff’s office has declared Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations east of Chiloquin, Sprague River Road mile post 6-7. To check your evacuation status, please visit https://www.klamathcounty.org/300/Emergency-Management.
For residents evacuating west, an evacuation center is being stood up at the Chiloquin Community Center. Residents headed east on Sprague River Hwy. are being asked to head to the town of Sprague River. Sprague River Hwy is currently closed between mile post 5 to Lone Pine mile post 15.