# 80-Acre Fire West of Mt. Bachelor Closes Resort, Prompts Evacuations; Blaze South of Pine Mtn. Now Over 3,000 Acres ## Fire West of Mt. Bachelor Closes Resort, Prompts Evacuations An 80-acre wildfire burning west of Mt. Bachelor has prompted the closure of the resort and evacuations for nearby residents. The fire, dubbed the "Bachelor Fire," began on Saturday afternoon and has grown rapidly in size, fanned by high winds and dry conditions. Firefighters are on the scene battling the blaze, but strong winds are making it difficult to contain. The fire has already destroyed several structures and is threatening more. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders for residents in the area, and the resort has been closed until further notice. ## Blaze South of Pine Mtn. Now Over 3,000 Acres Another wildfire, burning south of Pine Mountain in Crook County, has now grown to over 3,000 acres. The fire, dubbed the "Pine Mountain Fire," began on Sunday afternoon and has also been fueled by high winds and dry conditions. Firefighters are also battling this blaze, but strong winds are making it difficult to contain. The fire has already destroyed several structures and is threatening more. The Crook County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders for residents in the area, and several roads have been closed. ### Additional Information Both fires are currently under investigation, and the cause of each fire remains unknown. The Oregon Department of Forestry is urging residents to be careful with campfires and other open flames during this dry period. ## Safety Tips If you live in an area that is threatened by wildfire, there are several things you can do to stay safe: * **Be aware of the fire danger level in your area and follow the instructions of local officials.** * **Create an evacuation plan and practice it with your family.** * **Have an emergency kit ready to go in case you need to evacuate.** * **Stay informed about the fire by listening to local radio or TV stations or visiting the websites of local emergency management agencies.** * **If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately.** * **Do not try to fight the fire yourself.** ## Resources * [Oregon Department of Forestry](https://www.oregon.gov/odf/) * [Deschutes County Sheriff's Office](https://www.deschutes.org/sheriff/) * [Crook County Sheriff's Office](https://www.co.crook.or.us/sheriff/)
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