Oregon Wildfire Updates: Round Butte Fire at 1,200 Acres in Jefferson Co.; Hagen Fire Evacuation Levels Increase

Round Butte fire erupts near Madras, prompting evacuations and air response

A fast-moving brush fire broke out Saturday afternoon about five miles southwest of Madras, forcing evacuations and prompting a rapid air response.

Oregon wildfire updates: Round Butte Fire at 1,200 acres in Jefferson Co.; Hagen Fire evacuation levels increase

Wildfires continue to burn across Oregon east of the Cascades on Saturday, leading to evacuations and causing unhealthy air quality for multiple counties.

Winds push new Round Butte Fire across 1,200 acres, trigger evacuations - Barney's Bend Bugle

Update: Air attack slows spread; lower winds, cooler temperatures help