The brush fire is fast moving and blowing south according to emergency responder reports. (Jason Chaney/Central Oregonian)

A brush fire has broken out in Juniper Canyon near Southeast Mark Road and Highland Road according to emergency response reports.

The brush fire had reached 200 acres as of 5:20 p.m. and had moved south quickly and crested the ridge. Level 3 evacuations have been issued in the Longhorn subdivision and other areas as well as Level 2 evacuations.

According to Facebook Live posts from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, air resources are on scene dropping retardant and water and ground sources are in route as well.

This story will be updated.