Sprague River, OR- The Knot Fire is currently burning on private ODF protected land located 3 miles northeast of Sprague River, near Walla Walla Road and Kootenai Street. The fire was reported at 3:18 p.m. yesterday afternoon.
The fire is estimated to be 1,200 acres and approximately 80% lined. Multiple type 2 hand crews, engines, and contract equipment will staff the fire today. The focus will be to fully line the fire and secure existing lines.
Drews Road is currently closed for fire operations. The public is asked to stay away from the fire area for firefighter and public safety.
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation level 3 for the Oregon Pines area. That will remain in effect until further notice.
For the latest evacuation information, visit https://www.facebook.com/KlamathCountyGov. To sign up for Klamath County alerts, visit http://www.klamathcounty.org/…/Emergency-Management…
For more information on fires and restrictions in the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership area, please visit: https://www.scofmp.org/
