Monday Morning Evacuation Level Update *New Information*

This morning, September 21st, 2020 at 11 a.m. the following areas have been reduced from level 3 to level 2 “Be Set”:

North Fork Road to Pioneer Road, including Kubin Road SE.

Pioneer Road SE to Hwy 22, including Hudel Road SE and Taylor Park Road.

Please note that North Fork Road still remains closed (Level 3) east of Pioneer Road SE.

As level 3 areas are reduced to level 2, we want to remind community members they are permitted to return to the area, though they should remain prepared to evacuate should conditions change. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office encourages non-residents to not enter the areas that were reduced to level 2. Please note that depending on the circumstances, residents may not receive a level 3 warning if crews were needed to go back due to additional fire activity, wind storm etc.

Please be aware that the following conditions persist within fire impacted areas and plan accordingly:

• Numerous fire damaged trees remain near roadways and properties. These trees may fall at any time, especially during windy or inclement weather. Even if trees don’t look damaged, the root system may have burned. Remain vigilant and be prepared to deal with downed trees in the road and on your property.
• Watch out for falling rocks and debris in the roadway.
• Do not approach downed power lines.
• Drive slowly! Be watchful for personnel working in the roadway as road cleanup and utility repairs are still in progress.
• Keep a safe distance from septic tanks and other buried structures that may have been damaged in the fire.
• All County parks located within the fire zone are closed.
• Comply with roadway signs and instructions provided by road crews, utility workers and law enforcement.

Weather update:

In an update sent out earlier today, the Beachie Creek Fire Team advised the following:

“Firefighters are working directly on the western edge connecting the pieces of containment line, and weather conditions will be favorable this Monday and Tuesday. Just to the east of Silver Falls State Park, adjacent to the fire line, heavy equipment will be used to strengthen the containment lines. Over on the eastern edge of the fire, there is more intense heat in the Nasty Rock area, pushing towards Burnt Mountain; additional acreage will burn there on Monday. By Wednesday, a windy and wet weather pattern moves in that is forecast to produce up to an inch of rain. Wind gusts could reach 45 miles per hour; crews are preparing the areas for the weather."

To see detailed current Marion County Evacuation Zones please visit: http://bit.ly/MCEvacZones

If you happen to live in fire impacted areas of Linn County, updated evacuation maps can be found at: www.LinnSheriff.org