Firefighting crew sets to go to work in Idleyld Friday morning

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - All Level 3 "GO!" Evacuation orders have been downgraded for the Archie Creek Fire, effective 5:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2020. 

The following is a summary of the current evacuation notices which remain in place. Current evacuation maps can be found at www.dcso.com/evacuations. 

ARCHIE CREEK FIRE

• LEVEL 1 "BE READY": Little River Road at Highway 138E to Buckhorn Road; Glide at Little River Road east to Narrows Wayside (Idleyld Trading Post) inclusive of all side roads between these two points.
• LEVEL 2 "BE SET": Little River Road at Buckhorn Road to the end of Little River (includes all roads off of Little River between these two points); Nonpareil Road at Banks Creek to the end of Nonpareil Road (includes all side roads); Narrows Wayside (Idleyld Trading Post) east on Highway 138E to Dry Creek (includes all side roads between these points).
• LEVEL 3 "GO!": No Level 3 Orders exist for the Archie Creek fire at this time. 

** Please note: Highway 138E remains closed at Idleyld Trading Post and will remain closed throughout the weekend. Residents who can show proof of residency beyond the closure will be permitted through area, but should expect delays. Additional information can be found at www.tripcheck.com.

Residents returning to a Level 2 "BE SET" area, should be aware that danger still exists in the area and should remain ready to leave at a moment's notice. Individuals returning to areas impacted by the fire should be aware there are inherent risks associated with returning. Hazards have not been mitigated from private properties and homeowners assume all risks by returning to their properties. If at any time a resident feels unsafe or in the event of significant wind or rain, they should not wait to be told to leave and should do so on their own. The following safety tips are provided to those returning to areas which have been impacted by the fire: 

LOOK UP:

• TRAFFIC: Firefighters are NOT used to having the roads open to public use. PLEASE drive slowly for their safety and yours.
• BURNED TREES: Trees that have been burned are now very weak.  Do not park or stand under burned trees.
• GREEN TREES: Even green healthy looking trees can have their roots burned which can make them fall. 

LOOK DOWN:

• SEPTIC TANKS / CULVERTS:  The fire can burn underground septic tanks and culverts but they can look “normal” above ground.  Be careful when walking as the ground over these can be weakened and you could fall through.  DO NOT PARK OVER SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
• DOWNED WIRES:  Power lines should be de-energized.  Still be careful as they can get tangled in vehicles. 
• SMOKING / SMOLDERING MATERIAL:  Logs, stumps, and other burned material in the fire may still be soldering or burning.

LOOK AROUND:

• WIND: If the wind increases this can bring trees and branches down.  Wind can also increase the movement of the fire.  If it gets windy, you should leave the area. 
• RAIN:  Heavy rainfall can cause rocks, logs, dirt and other debris to slide down hillsides.
• WILD ANIMALS:  Animals may be showing unusual behavior.  They have been displaced, too, and could be looking for food or water.

Residents may also observe hot spots or smoke when returning 

THIELSEN FIRE: 

• The LEVEL 3 "GO!" Order for Diamond Lake Resort, Private Homes and all Recreation Sites remain under the current order. 

Residents in all areas are urged to drive cautiously with their headlights on, slow their speeds and watch for falling hazards, debris, firefighting traffic and hazard mitigation crews working in the area.