Sno Park Fire Sparks Near Tumalo Mountain, Level 1 Evacuation Alert Issued

A new wildfire, the Sno Park Fire, broke out Saturday near Tumalo Mountain west of Bend, Oregon, prompting a Level 1 evacuation notice [citation:1]. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office issued the 'Be Set' alert at 6:30 p.m. for the area at Mile Post 7 on Skyliners Road [citation:2][citation:10]. As of Saturday evening, the fire was estimated at 8 to 10 acres [citation:2][citation:7][citation:3]. A multi-agency response involving 10 engines, three dozers, water tenders, air tankers, and helicopters is underway [citation:7]. Skyliners Road at Forest Service Road 4606 is closed to westbound traffic [citation:2][citation:9]. The fire was reported as active on all sides, with crews constructing a dozer line and laying retardant to slow its progression [citation:7]. Pacific Power de-energized power poles in the area as a precaution [citation:7]. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.