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New Evacuation Levels for Cow Valley Fire (3:00pm July 14)

In consultation with fire officials we are issuing the following updates:

Level 1 – Get Ready – Green

• Hwy 26 Corridor (Willow Creek, Jaimeson, Brogan) - Conditions have improved.

• NW of Vale (Graham Blvd and North, Alder road and west) –

• DOWN GRADED to “GET READY” or the lowest level of preparedness. Make plans of where you want to go. Have an overnight bag packed and waiting. If you need to plan for places for livestock, now is the time to work all of that out.

• The City of Vale is not in danger at this time. Only those that live on the Wildland/Urban Interface, northwest of Vale, need to follow these warnings.

Level 2 – Get Set – Yellow

• Westfall area (including Bonita, Indian Valley, Clover Creek areas)

• This area has been UPGRADED to the “Get Set” or the next level of preparedness. Fire activity on the Cow Valley Fire has picked up on the southern side of the fire and preparations should be made in case weather conditions and fire behavior increase. You should have your travel supplies and companion animals ready to go within 10 minutes of notice to evacuate. Plans should be set. Don’t go anywhere yet unless you need extra time to get out and travel.

Evacuees are welcome at the Red Cross Evacuation Shelter in Ontario at the Malheur County Fairgrounds, located at 795 N.W. 9th St. The fairgrounds can accommodate companion animals, large animals and there is space for dry camping in RVs as well as showers, air conditioning and breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

For the most up-to-date evacuation information, please visit the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office page on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069245917855

For additional information and updates on the Cow Valley Fire, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562017027302