Onion Mountain Fire Evacuation Advisories Update - 09/15/14

Grants Pass, OR - Effective Monday, September 15, 2014 at 8:45pm, we are continuing the below Level 1 Evacuation advisories due to the Onion Mountain Fire. THE ONLY evacuations are the Level 1 advisory evacuations listed below despite rumors to the contrary. Minimal fire growth occurred today and news from the fire team tonight was encouraging, however we still remain cautious with the Level 1 advisories already set in place from last night. LEVEL ONE Evacuation Advisory for the following areas: 1. The entire Pickett Creek area, including Pickett Creek Rd, West Pickett Creek Rd and all roads off of those. Everything North of the Robertson Bridge on the West side of the Rogue River. 2. All of the Shan Creek Rd. system from Riverbanks Rd. to the west. 3. Riverbanks Rd. from Limpy Creek Rd. to the Robertson Bridge. 4. All of Limpy Creek Rd. system from Riverbanks Rd. to the west. (Added today) 5. All of Taylor Creek Rd. (FS25 Rd) road system from Galice Road, including connection to the 2509 Road that enters Hwy. 199 at the top of Hayes Hill. Access to the Fire area is being limited by multiple staffed road blocks on all sides of the fire. For up to date notifications, please sign up for FlashAlert notifications go to https://flashalert.net and sign up for alerts from the various agencies. Fire/Evacuation information can also be obtained at 541-474-5305.