Fire crews have the upper hand on a wildfire that prompted Level 1 – BE READY — evacuations in the La Pine area on Thursday afternoon. The 0332 NE Fire was first reported around 2:45 p.m. Thursday, according to Central Oregon Fire Info. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Forward program was halted at 1.4 acres around 4:30 p.m., according to the website. Around 8 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office had lifted all remaining evacuation notices in the La Pine area.
