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09/04/23 – Lookout Fire Evacuation Level Reductions

A combination of favorable weather and tremendous work put in by the fire teams has allowed us to make reductions to some of the evacuation notices related to the Lookout Fire. Residents are reminded to stay diligent and continue to pay attention to conditions.

***For the most specific guidance on evacuation level locations, please refer to the evacuation map located at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LookoutFire***

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

--Old Foley Ridge Rd.

--5600blk of Delta Dr.

--Horse Creek Lodge

--North Bank Rd.

--North of Highway 126 from Drury Lane east to Scott Creek Road, including Paradise Campground and North Belknap Hot Springs Road

--Hwy. 242 to the 220 spur

--Belknap Springs Rd. S.

--Yale Ln.

--Camp Yale Rd.

--Horse Creek Rd. west of the Horse Creek Bridge.

--Hall Rd.

--Sullivan Ln.

--Alma Dr.

--Areas north of Hwy. 126 west of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Blue River Reservoir Rd. at the 1501 junction.

--Areas north of Hwy. 126 east of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. to Scott Creek Rd., including Belknap Springs.

--The areas south of Hwy 126 at milepost 46 east to Scott Creek Rd. excluding the areas south of the Horse Creek Rd. at the Horse Creek Bridge.

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The following areas are being reduced to a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

--The area east of Blue River Reservoir Rd. north of the 1501 junction east to the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd.

--The area north of the .5 mile mark on Mill Creek Rd. east to the area just north of the end of the paved portion of North Bank Rd.

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The following areas remain on a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice:

--Horse Creek Rd. east of the Horse Creek Bridge.

--Foley Hot Springs

--Mona Campground

--Lookout Campground

--H.J. Andrews Headquarters

--The area west of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it is safe.

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The following areas remain on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice:

--The area east of Hwy. 126 from Scott Rd. north into Linn County. (Additional evacuations are in Linn County)

Residents on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice who need assistance with large animal sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227.

Level 2 means you must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive. Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

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The following areas remain on a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice:

--The area south of Hwy 126 from the McKenzie River Bridge just east of Taylor Rd. to Scott Creek Rd.

--McKenzie River Dr. and areas directly to the south and east.

Level 1 means you should be aware of the danger that exists in your area, monitor local media outlets and telephone devices to receive further information.

*Evacuation notices are also in effect in Linn County related to the Lookout Fire. Visit www.LinnSheriff.org or @LinnSheriff on Facebook for evacuation notices within Linn County.

This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org