Willamette National Forest

A team of forestry experts has just finished assessing the areas burned by the Lookout, Horsecreek, and Pothole fires.

Travelers on Highway 126 in the McKenzie River corridor may experience some delays this week as fire crews are doing some tree removal related to the Lookout Fire near McKenzie Bridge.

Fire managers from the Lookout, Bedrock, and Pothole Fires updated community members on Wednesday evening.

New fires and active fire behavior have led to additional closures in the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests.

Warmer temperatures, thunderstorms and winds might mean more fire activity over the weekend in western Oregon.

Some evacuation levels have been reduced on the Lookout and Bedrock Fires, which are still active in the Willamette National Forest.

Several wildfires are burning in the Willamette National Forest.

The Bedrock, Salmon, and Wiley wildfires are burning forests and billowing smoke into the air.

The Bedrock Fire near Fall Creek had grown to 10,659 acres as of Tuesday morning.

The Bedrock Fire continues to spread in eastern Lane County. Crews are using a variety of strategies to battle the blaze.

Safety concerns at the popular Blue Pool in the McKenzie River area have prompted plans for changes. That includes a ban on swimming in the 38-degree water.