# Oregon wildfire forces evacuations near Arnold Ice Cave

2026-08-07T22:41:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A 20-acre wildfire called the Hidden Forest Fire has forced evacuations near the Arnold Ice Cave recreation area southeast of Bend, Oregon. Deschutes County issued Level 3 (Go Now) orders for two zones and lower-level alerts for others. No structures are threatened yet, but the area is a busy recreation spot. The fire is burning in sagebrush and juniper, and authorities are asking people to stay away.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/hidden-forest-fire-near-bend-oregon-sparks-evacuations-near-arnold-ice-cave-in-deschutes-county-map-updates-101786131100695.html>

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