US EditionFire in Lane County Near Mapleton Prompts Level 3 'Go Now' Evacuations
- The Lane County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation order on Thursday for Rice Road, Hillcrest Road, and First Avenue near Mapleton due to the Rice Road Fire burning at the junction of Highways 126 and 36.
- Firefighters from multiple agencies, including Oregon Department of Forestry and USDA Forest Service, responded to the fire reported at 1:42 p.m. with six engines, 20 hand crew members, and aerial support, while the fire cause remains under investigation.
- The fire is estimated at five to six acres, burning through heavy timber on steep terrain, prompting highway closures on 126 and 36 and structure protection efforts in nearby Rimini as storms lessened fire activity.
- Animal shelters like Greenhill Humane Society offer temporary shelter for evacuated residents' pets and manage lost and found animals, asking pet owners to call 689-1503 for assistance.
- The Level 3 evacuation means immediate danger requiring swift evacuation without delay, while Level 2 notices have downgraded some areas as firefighters continue active containment and safety measures.
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Fire in Lane County near Mapleton prompts Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A wildfire in Lane County near Mapleton prompted Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations, the Lane County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday. The evacuation levels are for the areas of Rice Road and Hilltop Road near Mapleton. "There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately," officials said. This is a developing story.
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