Fire activity increased across portions of the East Evans Creek Fire Monday, prompting additional resource orders and a Level 3 evacuation upgrade for JAC-124. Crews are preparing for thunderstorms, erratic winds and possible new fire starts while southern control lines continue to hold.

The East Evans Creek Fire grew to an estimated 3,628 acres and remains 5% contained after hot, windy conditions increased fire activity Sunday. Nearly 1,000 personnel are supporting the response, while officials said established control lines continued to hold.

Hot and windy conditions increased fire activity on the north end of the East Evans Creek Fire Sunday evening, producing a large smoke plume visible across the valley. Officials said established lines continued to hold and the fire was not gaining ground. All evacuation levels remain in place overnight.

The East Evans Creek Fire remains estimated at 2,656 acres and 0% containment west of Shady Cove. Crews strengthened southern fire lines overnight as officials warned gusts up to 30 mph could challenge suppression efforts Sunday. Evacuation levels remain unchanged.

Containment lines held Saturday on the Evans Creek Road Fire as crews limited additional growth and state incident management teams assumed unified command. The fire is estimated at 2,656 acres, with an infrared flight planned to confirm its size.

The Evans Creek Road Fire has grown to approximately 2,000 acres, with more than 400 personnel assigned Saturday. Crews are preparing for warm, dry and breezy conditions as ODF Incident Management Team 1 mobilizes to take command of the fire.

Firefighters worked through the night on the Evans Creek Road Fire after hot, dry conditions and multiple spot fires drove rapid growth Friday. The fire was last estimated at approximately 1,550 acres, with Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation notices still active Saturday morning.

State reinforcements are headed to the Evans Creek Road Fire after Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying its Blue Incident Management Team and four structural task forces to support local crews.

The Evans Creek Road Fire surged to an estimated 700 to 1,000 acres Friday evening as multiple spot fires drove rapid growth. A Level 3 evacuation order is in place near East Evans Creek Road, while crews prepare for overnight operations under an incoming ODF incident management team.