Evacuation Downgrades Occurring on Two Wildfires Burning in Douglas County
Evacuations remain in place for the Devil's Knob and Milepost 98 fires in southern Douglas County, but a number of evacuation downgrades have occurred.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported Friday that Level 3 "Go Now" and Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation orders no longer exist on the wildfires near Tiller and Canyonville after the previous levels were downgraded.
A Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation notice is still in effect for residences on Joe Hall Road, Tison Road and Elk Diamond Road near Tiller and for residences on Ritchie Road in Canyonville.
All residential addresses on the east side of Tiller-Trail Highway between the 34,000 and 36,760 blocks as well as Canyon Creek Road near Canyonville are no longer under any evacuation notices.
The Douglas Forest Protective Association reported yesterday that the Devil's Knob Fire was 4,130 acres with 15% containment and the Milepost 98 Fire was 250 acres with 27% containment. Minimal fire growth is expected due to increased relative humidity in the fire areas.
All residents who have been placed on any level of evacuation notice and those living in proximity of the fires should continue to monitor official sources for updated information. Any changes to these evacuation notices or danger levels will be communicated through official channels.
