Residents are under evacuation orders Tuesday afternoon after a wildfire broke out north of La Pine.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 3 “Go Now!” evacuation order for those living along the Timber Lane Loop, Riverview Drive and Bridge Drive. The order also includes homes along the Little Deschutes River.

The Riverview Fire is estimated to be about 10 acres and is threatening nearby structures. That’s according to the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District. Crews are working to extinguish the fire and are urging people to stay away.

A Level 1 “Be Ready” notice has also been issued for people living north of Burgess, east of Huntington Road and west of Highway 97.

The La Pine Activity Center at 16450 Victory Way has been set up for people seeking shelter.

News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/17/wildfire-near-la-pine-evacuation-notices/