Fire Burns At Least Two Homes And Many Outbuildings Near Culver

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Culver, Ore. – A new wildfire was reported south of Cove Palisades State Park, two miles northwest of Culver. The Cove Fire has grown quickly to 200 acres, and has burned at least two homes, and several outbuildings.

Fire Spokesperson Lisa Clark tells KBNW news that crews are challenged by high winds, but no rain with recent weather system. The cause is being investigated, it broke out around 10:40 this morning in the campground at Cove Palisades. Oregon State Police will be providing a fire investigator to determine the specific cause. Clark says it is “human caused.”

The evacuation orders impact roughly 60 families. She says power line have burned and some people in the area are without power.

Fire fighters are making progress on the fire; however, there is no containment at this time. Firefighters are challenged by steep slopes out of the park, dry conditions, and light flashy fuels. This area received little or no rain today, and winds remain a main factor in fire spread.

This fire indicates that fire conditions in Central Oregon remain extreme. Even in areas that received rain from the storm that passed through the area remain dry. With hunting season beginning, and many people still out camping, fire officials want to remind everyone that campfires are prohibited on lands protected by the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Prineville BLM, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Oregon State Parks. – Central Oregon Fire Dispatch

The fire is being jointly managed by Oregon Department of Forestry and Jefferson County, with additional assistance from Prineville BLM and Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest. Resources responding include 10 engines, 2 airtankers, 2 helicopters (including one loaned from Warm Springs), 2 handcrews and a water tender. In addition, Jefferson County Rural Fire District #1 and neighboring counties have provided structure engines to protect homes. The Jefferson County Sheriff Department has evacuated about 60 people in a small subdivision west of Culver. Red Cross is providing assistance as needed at Culver High School.

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