Fire Near Milepost 98 Results In Evacuation Notices (Photo) -09/05/24

A wildfire has started near Milepost 98 on Interstate 5, which has resulted in the following evacuation notices. 

LEVEL 3 - GO NOW! Evacuate immediately is in effect for the following areas:

* All homes in the 100-7000 block of Ritchie Road, Canyonville.

Level 3 - GO NOW means Leave Immediately!

There is extreme danger in your area - evacuate now. Leave without delay, it is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your family, and emergency responders. Your life could be in great danger. Emergency services personnel may not be available to help you if you choose to stay.

• Do not stop to gather your belongings or protect your home. Follow your emergency plan.

• Leave as fast as safely possible. Drive carefully. Turn on your headlights. Follow traffic safety warnings and instructions from local authorities.

• Use TripCheck.com or call 511 for road closure information.

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LEVEL 2 - BE SET to evacuate from the following areas:

* All homes in the 100-950 block of Canyon Creek Road, Canyonville

Level 2 - BE SET to evacuate means:

• There is significant danger in your area - be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

• Time to act - follow your emergency plan. Grab your go-kit of essential supplies for health, safety, and identification.

 

An interactive evacuation map can be found at ww.dcso.com/evacuations