However, the agency noted that "a wildfire is still burning in the area. Roads near wildfires may open or close with little notice."

(For the latest updates on the region's fires, visit the Watch Duty app.)

Here's the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center update - 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23rd

Central Oregon — Today, firefighters responded to over 25 new wildfire reports across Central Oregon, in addition to the 24 confirmed wildfires from yesterday. Over the past 72 hours, Central Oregon received 2,088 lightning strikes.

The Central Oregon Type 3 team has taken command of the Ten Mile Fire burning 11 miles northeast of Madras and nine miles south of the Highways 97 and 197 junction in rugged terrain. The fire is estimated at around 3,000 acres.

The Ashwood-Antelope and Bakeoven-Shaniko Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, federal and contract resources are on scene.

The Jefferson and Wasco County Sheriff’s Offices have issued Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations. The Prineville District Bureau of Land Management has implemented a closure order for all BLM lands, launches, access points, and backcountry campsites from Warm Springs launch at Hwy 26 to the Locked Gate on the Deschutes River Access Road.

Motorists should check Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck.com for current road status.

The Lone Pine Fire, burning 3 miles northeast of Terrebonne on the north side of the Crooked River east of Smith Rock State Park is estimated at 50 acres. Firefighters on the ground were supported today by air attack, single engine air tankers and two helicopters.

The Cottonwood Fire, burning south of the Columbia River and east of Highway 206, is estimated at 10,200 acres. A heavy aircraft response including single engine air tankers supported ground resources today. The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 2 evacuations.

The Shingle Fire, burning about a mile and a half from Barnhouse Campground and 13 miles southeast of Mitchell, is estimated at 500 acres, burning in heavy timber. Resources on scene today include three engines, a 20-person crew, two dozers, four helicopters and air attack. The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office issued Level 2 and 3 evacuations.

The North Crooked Fire, burning approximately 7 miles north of Paulina near Lightning Spring, is estimated at 25 acres. Engines and a bulldozer are currently on scene.

Firefighters are responding to wildfires around Central Oregon, including in the Cascade Lakes area and north of Todd Lake. Many of these new fires are being kept under an acre.

Additional wildfires will likely be identified in the coming days, as lightning-struck trees and vegetation can sometimes smolder without producing significant smoke for several days.

Visit the official source for wildfire information in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire. For smoke and air quality information, visit fire.airnow.gov.

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a new Red Flag Warning for much of Central and Eastern Oregon and Washington for more wind, storms and low humidity over the next couple of days. Here's the local text:

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

...HIGH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING RISK WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... ...
WINDY AND BREEZY WITH CRITICAL RH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...

The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just enough
to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region.
Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased
chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across the eastern
mountains. Brief heavy downpours, gusty outflow winds in excess
of 45 mph, small hail, and frequent lightning will be possible. A
strong to briefly severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out into
the early evening.

Friday the upper level low will eject into the region bringing
windy conditions to many of the Cascade Gaps as well as central
OR. Humidities both Friday and Saturday will be critical.

ORZ700-241100-
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0013.260724T2000Z-260726T0300Z/
Central Mountains of Oregon-
748 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
PDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE OR700...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of
Oregon.

* TIMING...From 1 PM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.