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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Roseburg man among group that subdued gunman on train in France ... No plans underway to expand Wild and Scenic designation on Rogue River ... Lewiston Dam releases water to help Klamath salmon ... Roseburg man among group that subdued gunman on train in France ... No plans underway to expand Wild and Scenic designation on Rogue River ... Lewiston Dam releases water to help Klamath salmon ... CENTRAL OREGON Central Oregon fire prompts resort, neighborhood to evacuate Blaze near Warm Springs exploded overnight Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News A fire burning in the Warm Springs Indian Reservation exploded to more than 50 square miles Friday, leading a resort and neighborhood to evacuate as strong winds pushed the flames through drought-dry grassland. Authorities told people at the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Wolf Point subdivision to leave, but structures there were not immediately threatened. Authorities said they ordered evacuations because it would be tough for people to make a quick getaway if afternoon winds expected to reach 30 mph move the flames closer. Kah-Nee-Ta Resort spokesman Raul Ainardi said everyone evacuated before noon Friday except 15 or so workers considered essential personnel. He said the resort had about 400 guests the night before. He said the fire was still about 4 miles from the hotel, and there was light smoke in the air. Sparks from a passing vehicle ignited the fire two days ago. It has destroyed three structures, including a mobile home, and forced two lengthy closures of Highway 26. About 350 personnel were fighting it in largely remote terrain. The fire has reached the Lower Deschutes River between Warm Springs and Mecca Flat, but has not crossed it. Helicopters may be using the river as a place to scoop water. An evacuation center is set up at the Warm Springs Community Center, and the fire threat led to the closure of tribal offices and a call for water conservation. In eastern Oregon, a lightning-caused fire burning south of Baker City moved west toward Black Mountain, where there are several summer homes. People in that area, along with Denny Creek to the south, were asked to evacuate immediately. Damon Simmons, spokesman for the firefighting team, told the Baker City Herald that an unknown number of structures in the Stices Gulch neighborhood burned Thursday. It has charred 20 square miles of grass, brush and timber. Authorities advised people in 125 homes to evacuate, with pre-evacuation orders issued for more than three dozen others. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501