Dorena-area fire causing Level 3 (GO NOW) and Level 2 (Be Set) evacuations for residents

Dorena-area fire causing Level 3 (GO NOW) and Level 2 (Be Set) evacuations for residents – 09/14/23

A wildfire has caused evacuation notices for residents north of Dorena Reservoir. The evacuation areas are:

🔴 Level 3 (GO NOW)

Cerro Gordo Road
Prolog Way
Ross Lane

Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW!

There is immediate danger and you should evacuate immediately. DO NOT delay leaving your property to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Leave immediately and as quickly as possible. Drive carefully, turn on your headlights, and follow any directions from public safety personnel.

If you choose to ignore this notice, public safety personnel may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home.

After you evacuate continue to monitor local media outlets, and your telephone devices to receive further information about evacuation changes, shelter locations and other resources.

Entry to evacuated areas will be denied until conditions are safe.

🟡 Level 2 (Be Set)

Row River Road between Cerro Gordo and Rat Creek Road
Rat Creek Road

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.

Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

An evacuation map is available online.

Avoid the area. Row River Road is closed on the north side of Dorena Reservoir.

09/11/23 — Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions – 09/11/23

A combination of favorable weather conditions and tremendous work put in by the fire teams has allowed us to make additional reductions to many of the evacuation notices related to the Lookout Fire today. Residents are reminded to stay diligent and continue to pay attention to conditions.

***For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the evacuation map located at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LookoutFire***

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢 The area east of Blue River Reservoir Rd. north of the 1501 junction east to the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd.

🟢 The area north of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. east to the area just north of the end of the paved portion of North Bank Rd.

🟢 Foley Hot Springs

🟢 Mona Campground

🟢 Lookout Campground

🟢 H.J. Andrews Headquarters

🟢 The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟢 The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡 Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢 Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟢 5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟢 Horse Creek Lodge

🟢 North Bank Rd.

🟢 North of Highway 126 from Drury Lane east to Scott Creek Road, including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Road
🟢 Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

🟢 Belknap Springs Rd. S.

🟢 Yale Ln.

🟢 Camp Yale Rd.

🟢 Horse Creek Rd. west of the Horse Creek Bridge.

🟢 Hall Rd.

🟢 Sullivan Ln.

🟢 Alma Dr.

🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Scott Creek Rd., including Belknap Springs.

🟢 The areas south of Hwy 126 at milepost 46 east to Scott Creek Rd. excluding the areas south of the Horse Creek Rd. at the Horse Creek Bridge.

🟢 The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢 McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Willamette to see a list of current US Forest Service closures within the Willamette National Forest.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

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09/11/2023 – Bedrock Fire Evacuation Levels Lifted (Photo) – 09/11/23

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is lifting the remaining Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notices related to the Bedrock Fire. This includes lifting the previous Level 1 notices for the following areas:

– Peninsula Road east of Timber Creek

– Big Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula

– Winberry Creek Road east of milepost 4.0

– Big Fall Creek Road east of Winberry Creek Road to Peninsula Road

– Peninsula Road along the south of Fall Creek Reservoir to Timber Creek

This change is in effect immediately.

While there are no evacuation notices remaining in effect for the Bedrock Fire at this time, residents are always encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared should conditions change unexpectedly.

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Sign up for emergency alerting at www.LaneAlerts.org.

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LCSO Case #23-4430– Home Surveillance Video Leads to Arrest of Burglary Suspects (Photo) – 09/05/23

Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a residential burglary in the 23000blk of Hwy. 36 on 08/18/2023. Home surveillance video captured images of a male and female suspect making forced entry into the home. The camera system was then disabled. It was discovered that the thieves stole over $2,000 in personal property from the victim.

After retrieving images uploaded to the internet by the home surveillance system prior to it being disabled, deputies were able to identify the suspects as 38-year-old Mathis Raymond Lambert and 44-year-old Kristin Dawn Hiatt.

A Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy located Lambert and Hiatt in a vehicle on 08/28/23. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and they were taken into custody without incident.

LCSO detectives executed a search warrant at their residence and obtained additional evidence, including evidence of other unrelated identity theft.

Both Hiatt and Lambert were lodged at the Lane County Jail.

Modern home surveillance systems have proven to become a valuable investigative tool. In this particular case, the suspects disabling the security system once they made entry was immaterial because evidence linking them to the crime had been solidified from the moment they were captured on camera.

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09/04/23 — Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions (Photo) – 09/04/23

A combination of favorable weather and tremendous work put in by the fire teams has allowed us to make reductions to some of the evacuation notices related to the Lookout Fire. Residents are reminded to stay diligent and continue to pay attention to conditions.

***For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the evacuation map located at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LookoutFire***

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢 Old Foley Ridge Rd.
🟢 5600blk of Delta Dr.
🟢 Horse Creek Lodge
🟢 North Bank Rd.
🟢 North of Highway 126 from Drury Lane east to Scott Creek Road, including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Road
🟢 Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur
🟢 Belknap Springs Rd. S.
🟢 Yale Ln.
🟢 Camp Yale Rd.
🟢 Horse Creek Rd. west of the Horse Creek Bridge.
🟢 Hall Rd.
🟢 Sullivan Ln.
🟢 Alma Dr.
🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.
🟢 Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Scott Creek Rd., including Belknap Springs.
🟢 The areas south of Hwy 126 at milepost 46 east to Scott Creek Rd. excluding the areas south of the Horse Creek Rd. at the Horse Creek Bridge.

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:
🟡 The area east of Blue River Reservoir Rd. north of the 1501 junction east to the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd.
🟡 The area north of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. east to the area just north of the end of the paved portion of North Bank Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge.
🔴Foley Hot Springs
🔴Mona Campground
🔴Lookout Campground
🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters
🔴The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.
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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡 The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:
🟢 The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.
🟢 McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

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Water Obstruction: Willamette River below Clearwater Landing (Photo) – 09/03/23

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public of an obstruction on the Willamette River approximately one quarter of a mile below Clearwater landing. A tree has come down across the channel rendering it unnavigable safely. Recreational boaters are urged to avoid this section of river until the hazard can be mitigated. Anyone insistent on floating this section of the river are cautioned to stay as far river left as possible and consider portaging (exiting the river) when passing the hazard.

Visit www.oregon.gov/osmb for the latest information on water obstructions within Oregon.

Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions – 09/01/2023 – 09/01/23

The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡North of Highway 126 from Drury Ln. east to Scott Creek Rd., including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge.

🔴Foley Hot Springs

🔴Mona Campground.

🔴Lookout Campground

🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters

The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

🟡Belknap Springs Rd. S.

🟡Yale Ln.

🟡Camp Yale Rd.

🟡Horse Creek Rd. west and north of Horse Creek Bridge.

🟡Hall Rd.

🟡Sullivan Ln.

🟡Alma Dr.

🟡Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟡5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟡Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54

🟡Horse Creek Lodge

🟡North Bank Rd.

🟡Areas east of the McKenzie Bridge to, and including Drury Ln. north of Hwy. 126, but south of the McKenzie River.

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to the east end of Taylor Rd.

🟡Areas south of Hwy 126 from the Hwy 242 junction to Scott Rd.

🟡The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River

🟡Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟡The area south of Hwy 126 to the McKenzie River from the east end of McKenzie River Dr. to the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd.

🟡Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢Areas south of Hwy. 126 from Blue River Reservoir Rd. east to the east end of McKenzie River Dr.

🟢The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

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*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCounty.org/LookoutFire

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

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Scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees (Photo) – 08/31/23

We have received recent reports of a scam in our community.

The scammers commonly identify themselves as employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, either verbally, by text, or by email. The scammers will then make claims that there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unsettled legal business that involve the victim or someone the victim knows and ask for personal or financial information. In some instances the scammers appear to call from official phone numbers and/or provide fraudulent callback numbers with voicemail inboxes.

***Please be aware that the Lane County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for money, awards, or compensation of any type over the telephone, by text or email.***

If you are contacted by someone claiming to be a Lane County Sheriff’s Office employee and you think you are being scammed, please contact our dispatch center at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.

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Grizzly Fire Prompts Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation Notice (Photo) – 08/31/23

Increased fire behavior on the Grizzly Fire, burning approximately 20 miles southeast of Dorena has prompted a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice for the following areas:

🟡 All private lands & mining claims in the Bohemia areas within the Cottage Grove Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at https://www.lanecounty.org/news/brice_dinner_grizzly_fires

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

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The United States Forest Service has additionally implemented a forest closure for the entire Cottage Grove Ranger District.

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08/30/23 Spot Fire from Lookout Fire Prompts Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice (Photo) – 08/30/23

*Correction – The heading should state ‘08/30/23’

The following areas are being upgraded to a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

Increased fire behavior on the Lookout Fire, including a spot fire just east of Highway 126 (Clearlake Cutoff) near Boulder Creek Rd., is prompting an increase in evacuation levels from Level 2 (Be Set) to Level 3 (GO NOW) for the following area:

🔴North of Highway 126 from Drury Ln. east to Scott Creek Rd., including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge.

🔴Foley Hot Springs

🔴Mona Campground.

🔴Lookout Campground

🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters

The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

🟡Belknap Springs Rd. S.

🟡Yale Ln.

🟡Camp Yale Rd.

🟡Horse Creek Rd. west and north of Horse Creek Bridge.

🟡Hall Rd.

🟡Sullivan Ln.

🟡Alma Dr.

🟡Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟡5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟡Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54

🟡Horse Creek Lodge

🟡North Bank Rd.

🟡Areas east of the McKenzie Bridge to, and including Drury Ln. north of Hwy. 126, but south of the McKenzie River.

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to the east end of Taylor Rd.

🟡Areas south of Hwy 126 from the Hwy 242 junction to Scott Rd.

🟡The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River

🟡Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟡The area south of Hwy 126 to the McKenzie River from the east end of McKenzie River Dr. to the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd.

🟡Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

🟡Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢Areas south of Hwy. 126 from Blue River Reservoir Rd. east to the east end of McKenzie River Dr.

🟢The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

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*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCounty.org/LookoutFire

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

Bedrock Fire Evacuation Level Reductions 08/28/2023 – 08/28/23

The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notification:
🟢 Peninsula Road east of Timber Creek
🟢 Big Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula

The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notification:

🟢 Winberry Creek Road east of milepost 4.0
🟢 Big Fall Creek Road east of Winberry Creek Road to Peninsula Road
🟢 Peninsula Road along the south of Fall Creek Reservoir to Timber Creek

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information

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Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Bedrock for information.

Bedrock Fire Evacuation Level Reductions 08/27/2023 – 08/27/23

The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notification:
🟢 Winberry Creek Road east of milepost 4.0
🟢 Big Fall Creek Road east of Winberry Creek Road to Peninsula Road
🟢 Peninsula Road along the south of Fall Creek Reservoir to Timber Creek

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notification:
🟡 Peninsula Road east of Timber Creek
🟡 Big Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula

Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.

Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Bedrock for information.

Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Changes – 08/27/2023 – 08/27/23

The following areas are being upgraded to a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge.

Foley Hot Springs

The following areas are being upgraded to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

Belknap Springs Rd. S.

Yale Ln.

Camp Yale Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

Mona Campground.

Lookout Campground

H.J. Andrews Headquarters

The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

*Hwy 126 will be remaining open for traffic passing through for the time being.

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

Horse Creek Rd. west and north of the Horse Creek Bridge.

Hall Rd.

Sullivan Ln.

Alma Dr.

Old Foley Ridge Rd.

5600blk of Delta Dr.

Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54

Horse Creek Lodge

North Bank Rd.

Areas east of the McKenzie Bridge to, and including Drury Ln. north of Hwy. 126, but south of the McKenzie River.

Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to the east end of Taylor Rd.

Hwy 126 from the Hwy 242 junction to Scott Rd.

Belknap Hot Springs Rd.

The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River

Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

The area south of Hwy 126 to the McKenzie River from the east end of McKenzie River Dr. to the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd.

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

Areas south of Hwy. 126 from Blue River Reservoir Rd. east to the east end of McKenzie River Dr.

The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCounty.org/LookoutFire

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice for hikers and campers in the Mink Lake basin – 08/26/23

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice for the Mink Lake basin in the Three Sisters Wilderness. There is a fast-moving wildfire just north of Penn Lake.

Everyone in that area should leave immediately.

A wireless emergency alert has been issued for that area. If you have friends or family that you know are in the Mink Lake basin area, please attempt to contact them and make them aware of the evacuation. Cell phone service is limited; however, satellite devices may work.

Level 3 (GO NOW) means LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

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08/25/2023 – Lookout Fire Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation Notice – 08/25/23

The following areas are being issued a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡 Horse Creek Rd.

🟡 Hall Rd.

🟡 Sullivan Ln.

🟡 Alma Dr.

🟡 Old Foley Ridge Rd.

🟡 5600blk of Delta Dr.

🟡 Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54

🟡 Horse Creek Lodge

🟡 Foley Hot Springs

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

🔴Mona Campground.

🔴Lookout Campground

🔴H.J. Andrews Headquarters

🔴The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

*Hwy 126 will be remaining open for traffic passing through for the time being.
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The following areas remain at a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

🟡North Bank Rd.

🟡Areas east of the McKenzie Bridge to, and including Drury Ln. north of Hwy. 126, but south of the McKenzie River.

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to the east end of Taylor Rd.

🟡 Hwy 126 from the Hwy 242 junction to Scott Rd.
🟡 Belknap Hot Springs Rd.

🟡 The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

🟡Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River

Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

🟡The area south of Hwy 126 to the McKenzie River from the east end of McKenzie River Dr. to the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd.

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

🟢 Areas south of Hwy. 126 from Blue River Reservoir Rd. east to the east end of McKenzie River Dr.

🟢 The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

🟢 McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

🟢 Belknap Springs Rd. S.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

An evacuation map is available at www.LaneCounty.org/LookoutFire

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org

LCSO Case #23-4532 — Death Investigation – 08/25/23

On 08/24/2023 at 2:00pm, a Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy working within a housing unit at the Lane County Jail discovered a male adult-in-custody (AIC) unresponsive in his cell during hourly checks. His last check had been completed at 1:00pm. The male had a ligature tied around his neck and was unconscious and not breathing. The deputy removed the ligature and immediately began life-saving efforts. Emergency medical assistance arrived and despite continued life-saving efforts the male did not survive.

Detectives along with the Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and began an investigation. All indications at this point are that the male died as the result of apparent suicide. Investigators with the Medical Examiner’s Office are continuing the investigation into the official cause of his death. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for today.

The male is identified as 33-year-old Joshua William Cates. Cates was convicted in June in the Lane County Circuit Court for Sex Abuse in the First Degree, Attempted Rape in the First Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree. He was pending sentencing on these charges at the time of his death.

Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions – 08/25/2023 – 08/25/23

The following areas are being reduced from a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice: