Multiple New Fires In Deschutes County Lead To Evacuation Notices (Photo) -09/09/24
Released by: Sgt. Nathan Garibay
** Update September 9, 2024 / 9:52AM**
Due to continued growth of the Bachelor Complex Fires, specifically the Little Lava fire, the following area is now at Level 3 (GO NOW):
South of the current Level 3 evacuation areas to FS Road 40, west of FS Road 45 (River Summit Drive) and east of FS Road 4270, Cascade Lakes Highway, and Lava Lake Area. This area also includes Sheridan Mountain, Wake Butte and surrounding areas.
Visit Deschutes.org/emergency for a current evacuation area map.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
**Update September 8, 2024/ 2 PM**
Due to continued growth and expected fire, fire managers have recommended adjustments to the evacuation levels for areas around the Firestone and Flat Top Fires. These fires are burning in southern Deschutes County and northern Lake County.
Current Level 3 (Go Now):
Pine Mountain and areas south to the Lake County Line. Additionally, areas west of FS 18 Rd (China Hat Rd) south of FS Rd 21 to the Lake County Line.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Current Level 2 (Be Set):
Area north of FS Rd 21 to FS Rd 1835 between Newberry Caldera and FS Rd 18 (China Hat Rd).
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Current Level 1 (Be Ready):
Areas within the Newberry Caldera (East and Paulina Lakes), areas north of FS 1835 to FS Rd 1830 and west of FS Rd 18 (China Hat Rd), and the Millican Valley due north of Pine Mountain to Hwy 20
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Evacuation notices in the Mt. Bachelor area have remained the same.
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**Update September 7, 2024/ 6 PM**
Current Level 3 (Go Now):
Due to the Firestone Fire, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has expanded evacuation notices to the north.
Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuations include all areas north of the Lake/Deschutes County Line to Pine Mountain, east of FS 18 (China Hat Rd) and FS 25 (Spencer Wells Rd), west of Moffit Rd.
Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuations near Mt. Bachelor due to the Backside Fire remain in effect.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Current Level 1 (Be Ready)
Due to the Firestone Fire, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuations include areas north of Pine Mountain between FS 25 (Spencer Wells Rd) and Moffit Rd all the way to Hwy 20.
Due to an incident near Flat Top Butte in Northern Lake County, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is issuing Level 1 (Be Ready) for areas west of FS 18 (China Hat Rd), north of the Deschutes County/Lake County Line, south of FS 21 Rd, and generally southeast of Newberry Caldera.
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://deschutes.org/emergency
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
**End of Update**
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is supporting firefighters responding to or engaged with new fires. Two areas are under evacuation notices.
The Backside Fire located west of Mt. Bachelor in the roadless area has necessitated Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation notices for the Mt Bachelor area including Mt. Bachelor, Todd Creek Horse Camp, Sparks Lake, Devils Lake, and Quinn Meadow area.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
The Firestone Fire located south of Pine Mountain near the Lake County line necessitated a Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation area for the area south of Pine Mountain between FS 18 (China Hat Rd) and FS 23 (Sand Springs Rd).
Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntary relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at:
https://deschutes.org/emergency
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at:
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
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