KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire in Klamath County continues to grow.
The fire was first reported at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of Sprague River. By about 5:00 p.m., the fire was estimated to be about 100 acres in size. By Wednesday morning, it expanded to 3,000 acres. Thursday morning, that number was 16,814 acres and 1% contained.
On Thursday evening, the upper Tableland area was placed on a Level 3 (GO!) evacuation notification. Level 2 (Get Set) notifications were issued for areas to the east of the upper Tableland. Level 1 (Get Ready) notifications are in place for Sycan Estates north of the town of Beatty, residents north of Drew Road near Sprauge River, and Godawa Springs Road north of Beatty.