The Long Bend Fire, burning about 4 miles southwest of Maupin, is estimated at 625 acres and 0% contained.
Officials say the fire is burning on the west side of the Deschutes River and is moving to the north and west, following the river drainage.
On Saturday night, Doug Lowell, a reporter for the South Wasco Times drove up to see the fire. He tells KATU News that the hillside “looked like of the view of Portland seen from the West Hills, it was like the city lights of all of Portland were a lit and it was a fire burning sagebrush, grass, and juniper trees.”
A 20-person hotshot crew was scheduled to arrive Sunday morning. A Type 3 incident commander took command of the fire overnight. “At this time, the fire is moving to the west in the Wapinitia Canyon. Engines are patrolling the east side of the Deschutes River for any potential spotfires," the agency said.
Maupin Evacuations Deschutes River 625 Acres Uncontained Wasco County Fire Management
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