Wildfire Map Spotlight: Alder Springs Fire, Oregon

What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of June 18, 2025, the Alder Springs Fire is active and uncontained in the Crooked River National Grassland near Whychus Creek and Dry Falls, west of the Deschutes River, Oregon (1). The fire spans border areas of both Deschutes and Jefferson Counties.

The 3,400-acre fire has sparked evacuation orders for both counties.

Which cities or areas are affected by the Alder Springs Fire?

The Alder Springs Fire is burning in a remote grassland region near the Crooked River Ranch and close to Lake Billy Chinook.

Poor air quality from wildfire smoke could impact several Oregon communities later in the week, including:

• Bend
• Prineville
• Redmond
• Terrebonne
• Warm Springs

What is the current containment status of the Alder Springs Fire?

As of June 18, the Alder Springs Fire is 0% contained (2). Firefighters are actively working to suppress the fire and prevent further spread, with support from air resources and ground crews. The fire, which is believed to be human caused, is estimated to be contained by July 1st.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to provide more resources in containing the fire. She had invoked the act earlier in the summer to counter the ongoing Rowena Fire.

Evacuation orders have been issued for areas affected by the Alder Springs Fire (3).

• There are Level 3 (GO) evacuation orders for zones CR06, CR07, CR08, CR10N, CR10S, CR11, CR12, and CRPL2, indicating immediate threat and the need for residents to evacuate.
• Level 2 (SET) evacuation warnings are in place for zones CR02M, CR02N, CR02NW, CR02SW, and CR09, advising residents to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
• Level 1 (READY) evacuation advisories have been issued for zones CR02E, CR02NE, CR02SE, CR03M, CR03N, Lake Billy Chinook Public Lands 3, RED-101, RED-91, RED-92, and SIS-016, urging residents to stay informed and prepared for potential evacuation.

A temporary evacuation point was designated at Highland Baptist Church and a large animal shelter was established at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, both in Redmond.

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

• Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
• Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
• Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
• Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
• Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.