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natural-disasters2 years ago

"Level 3 Evacuation Notices Issued for Bedrock Fire's Western Areas"

The Lane County Sheriff's Office has issued Level 3 evacuation notices for areas east of Timber Creek and the intersection with Peninsula Road, due to the Bedrock Fire. Level 2 notices are in place for residents on the north and south of Fall Creek lake, including Big Fall Creek Road and Winberry Creek Road. People are urged to sign up for emergency alerts, and a Red Cross shelter has been opened at Lowell High School. The fire has burned 22,679 acres and is at 20% containment.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Bedrock Fire in Lane County prompts Level 3 evacuation notice

A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation notice has been issued for areas near the Bedrock Fire in Lane County, Oregon. The wildfire, which started on July 22, is estimated to be about 19,297 acres and 20% contained. Evacuation notices have been issued for several areas, and a Red Cross shelter has been set up at Lowell High School. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Evacuation Notices Issued for Multiple Fires in Oregon

The Lane County Sheriff's Office has upgraded evacuation notices for the Fall Creek area in Oregon due to the Bedrock Fire. Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation notices are in place for certain areas, while a new Level 1 (BE READY) notice has been issued for residents near Fall Creek lake. An evacuation map is available, and people are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts. A Red Cross shelter has been opened at Lowell High School, and assistance for sheltering large animals is available. The fire has burned 16,396 acres and is at 20% containment.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Evacuation Notices and Progress Updates for Oregon Wildfires

The Lane County Sheriff's Office has upgraded evacuation notices for the Fall Creek area in Oregon due to the Bedrock Fire. Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation notices are in place for certain areas, while a new Level 1 (BE READY) notice has been issued for residents near Fall Creek lake. An evacuation map is available, and people are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts. A Red Cross shelter has been opened at Lowell High School, and assistance for sheltering large animals is available. The fire has burned 16,396 acres and is at 20% containment.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Officials Investigate Growing Bedrock Fire, Seek Cause as it Spreads Across 6,100 Acres"

The Bedrock Fire in Oregon has grown to over 6,100 acres, with firefighting efforts hindered by smoky conditions. Officials are seeking public assistance in determining the cause of the fire and are asking for any information, photos, or videos from the area. Dry fuel conditions due to drought have contributed to the fire's intensity, and smoke from the fire is affecting air quality in central Oregon.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Oregon Wildfires: Bedrock Fire expands, mistaken evacuation notice sent statewide, Flat Fire reaches 20,000 acres, Golden Fire combated, containment still 0%"

Oregon is facing multiple wildfires, with the Bedrock Fire growing to 500 acres in the Fall Creek area, the Golden Fire rapidly spreading and prompting evacuations, the Simnasho Fire improving to 25% containment, and the Flat Fire growing to 20,231 acres near the town of Agness. Air quality is expected to worsen in southern Oregon, and a human-caused fire was reported on the South Sister climbers trail but has been fully contained.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Firefighters battle blaze in Willamette National Forest"

Fire crews are responding to the Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest, estimated to be 300 acres in size. Crews are working to suppress the fire, but it is expected to remain active due to hot and dry conditions. The area, including the Bedrock Campground, is closed, and visitors are asked to avoid the Fall Creek area. Smoke may be visible from Highway 58 and nearby towns.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Firefighters battle blaze in Willamette National Forest"

Fire crews are responding to the Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest, estimated to be 300 acres in size. Crews are working to suppress the fire, but it is expected to remain active due to hot and dry conditions. The area, including the Bedrock Campground, is closed, and visitors are asked to avoid the Fall Creek area. Smoke may be visible from Highway 58 and nearby towns.