2025 Oregon wildfires

The lightning-sparked fire is now at least 245 acres, officials said Tuesday evening.

Fire lines have to withstand testing by a fire before containment is declared in an area.

The blaze was first reported around 11 a.m. Monday and is suspected to be the result of a lightning strike.

The Foley Ridge Fire was about 20 acres in size as of Sunday evening, and was not immediately threatening any populated areas.

As of Thursday morning, the fire was still 0% contained and more than 80 people were under Level 2 and 3 evacuation orders.

Thousands of homes were threatened by fire in Central Oregon and nearly all survived.

Forecasted cool temperatures and rain will likely impede growth this weekend or next week.

Crook County fire officials said weather conditions are expected to remain hot and dry Wednesday, with potential thunderstorms that could bring gusty winds and increase the area’s fire risks.

Warmer, windier weather with a chance of thunderstorms means likely fire growth, officials say.

Firefighters in Central Oregon made significant progress against the state’s largest fire over the weekend, despite difficult weather conditions.

The Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for southern Deschutes and Klamath Counties because of smoke from the Emigrant Fire.

The Level 1 (BE READY) evacuations apply to "all residences on Halderson Road, west to Central Road between Perkins Road and Cantrell Road," according to the Lane County Sheriff.