Evacuations ordered for rapidly-growing fire in Lane County

The Lookout Fire is burning in the Willamette National Forest. Gov. Kotek has invoked an Emergency Conflagration Act to make more firefighting resources available.

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A rapidly-growing fire burning in Lane County has prompted Level 3 evacuation notices, and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked an Emergency Conflagration Act to make more resources available for firefighters. 

The Lookout Fire is burning in the Willamette National Forest north of the community of McKenzie Bridge. Extreme temperatures and gusty winds on Sunday afternoon fanned the flames, fire crews said. 

The following areas are under Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation notices as of

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