BONANZA, Ore. – A wildfire burning in Klamath County continues to threaten over 100 structures.
The Oregon Department of Forestry said the Cutoff Fire was first reported on the afternoon of Saturday, June 19 about six miles north of Bonanza. Since then, it’s grown to 1,150 acres in size.
Sunday night, crews were reportedly kept busy suppressing numerous small fires started by drifting embers. Monday, morning, over half of the fire’s perimeter was lined and it was 10% contained.
125 structures in the area are threatened. Evacuation levels in the area were lowered Monday with a Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notice East of Bly Mountain Cutoff Road north to Grizzly Lane, west of Hummingbird Drive, and Forest Service Road 3812 South three miles past Keno Springs Road. Level 1 (GET READY) evacuation notices remain in effect East o Bly Mountain Cutoff Road north to Highway 140 and Kingfisher Drive west of Hummingbird Drive south to Grizzly Lane.
Firefighters expect challenges early this week as winds are expected to pick up amid the possibility of an expected thunderstorm.
250 people continue to work on the fire.
A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. It will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/CutoffFire2021
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