'Go Now' evacuations for areas near Mt. Bachelor

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations were issued Saturday afternoon for areas near Mt. Bachelor, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said.

The "Go Now" evacuation is for the Backside Fire , west of Mt. Bachelor. Officials said the evacuation includes Mt. Bachelor, Todd Creek Horse Camp, Sparks Lake, Devils Lake, and Quinn Meadow area.

Mt. Bachelor suspended all operations for the rest of Saturday “due to active fires in the area and extreme fire risk.” No decision has yet been made for Sunday.

A Level 2 "Be Set" notice is in effect for the Firestone Fire south of Pine Mountain near the Lake County line.

No further information is available at this time. KOIN 6 News will update this story as events develop.