What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 1, 2025, the Alder Springs Fire is entirely contained 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 sparked evacuation orders for both counties.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Alder Springs Fire?
The Alder Springs Fire burned in a remote grassland region near the Crooked River Ranch and close to Lake Billy Chinook.
Poor air quality from wildfire smoke impacted several Oregon communities including:
What is the current containment status of the Alder Springs Fire?
As of July 1, the Alder Springs Fire is 100% contained (2). The fire was believed to be human caused,
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek 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.
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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.
As of July 1, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.
