New fire west of Bend prompts evacuation notice and road closure

United States

First seen: Aug 30, 2026, 6:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 30, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A new wildfire west of Bend, Oregon, has prompted a Level 1 evacuation notice, and Skyliners Road has been closed. The supplied information does not provide the fire's size or reported casualties.

SO WHAT?

The fire is creating an immediate evacuation and transport disruption risk for nearby communities.

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kval.comen

New fire west of Bend prompts Level 1 evacuation notice; Skyliners Road closed

Aug 30, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC

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New fire west of Bend prompts Level 1 evacuation notice; Skyliners Road closed

Aug 30, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

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New fire west of Bend prompts Level 1 evacuation notice; Skyliners Road closed

Aug 30, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC