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Rainfall and hard work overnight by fire personnel are allowing for a downgrade of some evacuation levels near the Boulder Creek Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BoulderCreekFire.
The following areas are being reduced from a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:
🟢 South of Highway 126 from milepost 53.5 east to Scott Creek Road and Horse Creek Road east of Foley Springs
🟢 Foley Springs
🟢 Forest Service Road #302
🟢 Belknap Springs Road South
🟢 Camp Yale Road
🟢 Yale Lane
🟢 North of Highway 126 East from the east end of Drury Lane to the end of North Belknap Springs Road
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.
This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.
If conditions worsen, public safety personnel will make contact again using the emergency notification system.
The following area remains at a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:
🔴 Scott Creek Road
Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately.
People in the area should be aware of the Highway 126 closure between mileposts 13 and 19.5 Road closure information is available at www.TripCheck.com.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.
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