Lookout Fire grows past 14,000 acres, remains at 6% contained
A lightning-sparked wildfire that started north of McKenzie Bridge grew by a little over 1,900 acres overnight since August 23, according to fire officials.
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A lightning-sparked wildfire that started north of McKenzie Bridge grew by a little over 1,900 acres overnight since August 23, according to fire officials.
The Lane County Sheriff's Office has issued a level 3 "go now" evacuation notice for areas near the Lookout Fire burning north of McKenzie Bridge.
Temperatures will remain in the 80s and 90s over the weekend as wildfires continue to burn across Oregon.
Sparks from power lines can be a major cause of wildfires. Electric companies are taking steps to mitigate that threat.
While many people continue to evacuate their homes because of wildfires, evacuees remain optimistic.