Darlene 3 Fire grows again overnight, homes still threatened

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Darlene 3 Fire burning in Deschutes County grew again Wednesday and evacuation orders are still in place for neighborhoods near La Pine.

It was first reported Tuesday, and grew by more than 2,000 acres during the first 24 hours. Between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, it swelled again and is sitting at 3,614 acres.

According to Central Oregon Fire Info on X, overnight crews created lines along the east side of the fire where it was growing.