KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire in Klamath County continues to grow.
The fire was first reported at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of Sprague River. By about 5:00 p.m., the fire was estimated to be about 100 acres in size. By Wednesday morning, it expanded to 3,000 acres. Thursday morning, that number was 16,814 acres and 1% contained.
On Thursday evening, the upper Tableland area was placed on a Level 3 (GO!) evacuation notification. Level 2 (Get Set) notifications were issued for areas to the east of the upper Tableland. Level 1 (Get Ready) notifications are in place for Sycan Estates north of the town of Beatty, residents north of Drew Road near Sprauge River, and Godawa Springs Road north of Beatty.
The rapid growth of the Bootleg Fire prompted Oregon Governor Kate Brown to declare a conflagration, allowing state resources to mobilize.
On Thursday, three task forces from Yamhill, Marion, and Polk Counties will focus on structural triage and preparation by creating defensible space around structures.
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