Milli Fire Forces Evacuation in Sisters, Oregon

At least 1,500 people were evacuated from their homes as a wildfire burned closer to Sisters, Oregon, on Friday, August 18.

The Statesman Journal reported officials also closed McKenzie Pass Highway 242 as the Milli Fire grew to 6,888 acres.

A total eclipse will pass less than two miles to the north of Sisters on Monday, August 21. Credit: YouTube/garyeidsmoe.com via Storyful