8/19/2017 Umpqua North Complex PM Update

Umpqua North Complex Update

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For Immediate Release:

Officials Revise Level 1 Evacuation Notice for Clearwater

The Umpqua North Complex Fire Managers and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have seen the need to increase the Level 1 Evacuation Notice – “Get Ready” – for the Clearwater area, now starting at Mile Marker 53 and ending at Mile Marker 61 on Highway 138 East, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2017. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movement of persons with special needs, mobile property, pets and livestock.

Warmer and dryer weather conditions have led to more active fire behavior across the Umpqua North Complex today. The Happy Dog Fire burning on the south side of HWY 138E has spotted back across to the north side of the highway at Mile Marker 49 as it makes its way to the east.

Fire evacuations are based on the Ready, Set, Go system, with Level 1 being Ready, Level 2 is Set and Level 3 is Go.