0927 PROSPECT
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | NOV 10 | NOV 11 | NOV 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 39° 38° | 64° 45° | 68° 45° | 65° 42° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Lowest NOV 10 Lowest NOV 11 Lowest NOV 12 Lowest | |||
| Area Fuels | No Data | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Oregon Department of ForestryRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
Details
0927 PROSPECT Fire Report — November 8, 2026
Evacuation warning downgraded to Level 1 as crews establish containment lines
The fire is burning west of Lake Billy Chinook and The Cove Palisades State Park near Culver, in the area of Southwest Prospect View Drive and Southwest Rockhouse Road. Initial running and torching threatened nearby properties before crews carved a dozer line along the western flank. Lingering hot spots persist near structures, though many neighboring dwellings are seasonal and unoccupied.
Evacuations and Closures
- November 8: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office downgraded the evacuation warning for the Lake Billy Chinook 2 Red Purple zone to Level 1 'Be Ready'.
Conditions and Outlook
Southwesterly winds will ease over the coming days as an incoming weather system brings higher humidity and likely rainfall. Drier and milder weather with light winds is expected to follow later in the week. Fire crews plan to strengthen perimeter lines and mop up remaining hot spots near structures.
Cause and Context
The cause of the fire remains undetermined and under investigation as of November 8. Residents can monitor official alerts and guidance through the state portal at wildfire.oregon.gov.
Official updates current through November 8, 2026.
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