ODOT closes Highway 242 due to fire

Officials with the Oregon Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests have closed Highway 242, which runs between Sisters and Highway 126, due to the Holiday Farm Fire. Visitors currently in the area will need to proceed east on Highway 242 to Sisters.

Due to the evolving wildfire situation across the Central Cascades, visitors should check http://www.tripcheck.com for the safest, open route to their destinations. For local wildfire information visit centraloregonfire.org or @CentralORFire on Twitter. For information on specific wildfire incidents visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ and monitor local news sources.