The Ten Mile Fire continues to burn in rugged terrain northeast of Madras as firefighters work to strengthen control lines. Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders remain in place across portions of Jefferson and Wasco counties, and a red flag warning is in effect Sunday for gusty winds and critically low humidity.

A 30-acre spot fire jumped established containment lines on the Brewer Fire overnight Thursday near Grizzly Road, as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Saturday. The fire is just 5% contained with extreme fire behavior expected.

A new wildfire ignited just after midnight Thursday northeast of Madras, prompting Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders and the closure of US Highway 97 as firefighters work to contain the rapidly spreading Ten Mile Fire near Baker Canyon.

The Brewer Fire east of Culver has grown to nearly 28,000 acres with only 5% containment as a Red Flag Warning goes into effect Thursday. Evacuation notices remain in place for portions of Jefferson, Deschutes, and Crook counties.

Stacy Chiddix, 58, died Monday afternoon when his ATV overturned while he was working to protect his north Madras property from the fast-moving Brewer Fire. The blaze has grown to nearly 28,000 acres with zero containment, and Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders remain in effect across multiple zones in Jefferson and Crook counties, including portions of Crooked River Ranch.

The Brewer Fire has exploded to 24,460 acres and remains just 1% contained as of Monday evening, while the Akawa Butte Fire near Crooked River Ranch has grown to more than 10,300 acres. Evacuation orders at multiple levels are in effect throughout Jefferson and Crook counties.

Two major wildfires are burning in Jefferson County Saturday as part of a regional outbreak triggered by a July 15 lightning storm. The Brewer Fire, east of Madras, has grown to 5,000 acres, while the Akawa Butte Fire near Crooked River Ranch has reached 5,000 acres with Level 1–3 evacuations in effect.

Two major wildfires ignited by Wednesday night's lightning storm are burning in Jefferson County, with the Brewer Fire reaching 5,000 acres east of Madras and the Akawa Butte Fire at 3,200 acres near Crooked River Ranch. Evacuation levels are in place and changing rapidly.

Lightning-sparked fires broke out across Jefferson County Wednesday evening as thunderstorms moved through Central Oregon under an active Red Flag Warning. The largest fire, the Brewer Fire, reached approximately 20 acres east of the Crooked River National Grassland before crews gained the upper hand.

A half-acre wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon near White Rock Campground in the Ochoco National Forest, about 15 miles east of Prineville. Air tankers and helicopters dropped retardant and water, halting the fire's spread. No evacuations were ordered. Jefferson County's summer burn ban remains in effect countywide.

With temperatures forecast to hit 98–99°F and fire fuels tinder-dry, Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in place on the Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville BLM lands. Open burning has been banned county-wide since May.