The Lonerock Fire was pushed by southwestern winds and quickly burned grassland towards Spray. Locals are asked to evacuate under Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation Order.
The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation for Spray at 8:13 PM. However there has been some conflicting information coming in with sources at the scene reportedly being told to "Stay Ready" at Level 2.
Fire activity has intensified on the southern end of the #lonerockfire due to increased winds and fire weather. Erratic winds are pushing the fire in a southerly direction, moving it closer to Spray, Oregon.
Wheeler County Sheriffs Office has issued a Level 3 (Go!) order for the Spray area. https://www.facebook.com/WheelerCountySheriffsOffice
Firefighters are in Spray and are working to fight the fire. Spray being told to evacuate to Fossil. An Evacuation Center has been established at the Wheeler County Fairgrounds.
Spray resident Diana Kirkham told the Times-Journal that she had just returned to Spray today and saw heavy smoke moving quickly towards the town.
"I saw the smoke coming over the ridge and we had a strong southern wind come up, and it just brought it down," Kirkham said.
After quickly gathering some items, she left town with her husband. "I didn't even get the chickens," Kirkham said. We decided not to worry about it and to just get going."
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