Mop-up operations continue on the East Evans Creek Fire, with resources beginning to shift due to forward progress across the incident.
The latest update from the Oregon Department of Forestry reports the blaze is at 26% containment, with resources holding it at 15,705 acres with no new overnight growth.
Night shift crews made progress mopping up along the perimeter on the main fire and all spots. Thanks to the effectiveness of coordinated suppression efforts, the threat to structures has been significantly reduced on the East Evans Creek Fire. As a result, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has strategically reduced the number of structural task forces assigned to the incident.
Today, remaining structural resources will continue to support firefighting operations by strengthening mop-up around homes, conducting patrols, and maintaining a presence in neighborhoods surrounding the fire area.
Weather could bring numerous challenges across the fire area today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for abundant lightning on dry fuels from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Storms may bring heavy rain, and while this can be somewhat beneficial on the fire, it can also create hazardous conditions for firefighters to work and drive in.
The following evacuations are active by level:
- Evacuation Level 2 Be Set: Zones JAC-016, JAC-017, JAC-026, JAC-109, JAC-124, JAC-126, JAC-147, JAC-148, JAC-149-A, JAC-149-B, and JAC-203-B.
- Evacuation Level 1 Be Ready: Zones JAC-003, JAC-004, JAC-014, JAC-036, JAC-111, JAC-112, JAC-127, JAC-131, JAC-132, JAC-133, JAC-134, JAC-158, JAC-161, JAC-203-A, and JAC-204, and Shady Cove Zones SHC-151, SHC-152, SHC-153, SHC-154, SHC-156, and SHC-157.
As evacuation levels continue to decrease, the American Red Cross shelter at Eagle Point Middle School is no longer accepting new evacuees. The Red Cross will continue working with current shelter residents to support their transition.
