Level 3 evacuation order issued in Deschutes County, Oregon, due to expanding Backside Fire near Mt. Bachelor.

A Level 3 evacuation order was issued in Deschutes County, Oregon, due to the Backside Fire near Mt. Bachelor, which has expanded to 50 acres. Areas affected include Mt. Bachelor, Sparks Lake, and Devils Lake, urging immediate evacuation. Additionally, a Level 2 "Be Set" order is in place for the Firestone Fire south of Pine Mountain. Residents are advised to prepare for potential evacuation as conditions may change rapidly.