The Darlene 3 Fire in Deschutes County, a human-caused wildfire that has charred 3,889 acres since igniting on June 24, is now 75% contained, escalating from 60% containment reported just the day before, as cooler temperatures and higher humidity have aided firefighting efforts, as KOIN 6 News reported.

With the use of drones to monitor hot spots within 100 feet of its perimeter, the blaze's containment has seen a substantial 25% increase since Saturday, on top of the support from firefights on the ground despite Sunday's persistence of Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation orders for areas including Newberry Estates and east of Highway 97, the fire, which started on a clear day devoid of lightning strikes, indicating human involvement, is gradually coming under control, and as the crews work tirelessly, aided by favorable weather condition and technology, the hope for full containment grows.

Alongside the containment update, Central Oregon Fire has emphasized the importance of keeping the public out of closed areas for safety concerns, as weakened trees are still being cleared, as reported by OregonLive.

Evacuation orders have been adjusted, with notices lifted for regions west of Highway 97 and north of Burgess Road, but remains for several zones, such as LAP-663, LAP-657, and LAP-658-A among others, indicating the continued risk and the need for residents to be prepared for immediate action if conditions were to change, the effort to contain and suppress the fire continues with a collective breath held by the communities affected, firefighters working in concert with nature’s grace while drones above calibrate the intricate dance of suppression and safety, according to KDRV.