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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Wildfire Evening Update, September 21st, 2020.
Today we saw a few areas be reduced from level 3 to level 2, see below. As levels are reduced, we want to remind community members they are permitted to return to level 2 evacuation areas, though they should remain prepared to evacuate should conditions change.
Be aware that the following conditions persist within fire impacted areas and plan accordingly.
- Gates Hill Road remains closed.
- Numerous fire damaged trees remain near roadways and properties. These trees may fall at any time. Remain vigilant and be prepared to deal with downed trees on the road.
- 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 ongoing.
- 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.
Refer to Marion County's website at http://www.co.marion.or.us/fire for additional information about returning to fire impacted areas.
Current evacuation areas at 5 p.m., September 21st, 2020:
Level 3 – “Go”
Detroit
Idanha
Breitenbush
North Fork Road east of Pioneer Road SE.
Hwy 22 east of Mile Post 32.5
Level 2 – “Be Set”
Hwy 22 from Mile Post 16.5 to Mile Post 32.5
Lyons
Mehama
Mill City
Gates
Fernridge Rd west of Shellburg Creek Rd to Basil Hill
Crooked Finger Rd S of Hazelnut Ridge Rd
North Fork Road to Pioneer Road, including Kubin Road SE
Pioneer Road SE to Hwy 22, including Hudel Road SE and Taylor Park Road
Level 1 – “Ready”
Scotts Mills
Areas east of Meridian Road, Davis Creek, and Victor Point south to the Marion County line
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