September 6, 2020
JACKSON COUNTY, ORE. – The residents closest to the Grizzly Creek Fire, near the Dead Indian Memorial Rd. and Keno Access Rd. junction, were evacuated on Friday per Evacuation Level Three (3) “GO” protocols. The Search and Rescue Division of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office personally notified residents at their property of the level three (3) evacuation orders.
The Oregon Department of Forestry – Southwest Oregon District (ODF- SWO) and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office have jointly determined to downgrade from a level three (3) “GO” evacuation to a level two (2) “Be Set” evacuation for the ten (10) homes near the junction. This decision comes after ODF-SWO’s successful completion of a line. ODF-SWO is also expected to reach 15% containment before night operations begin.
Evacuation Level Two (2) is still in effect for resorts and campgrounds around the Howard Prairie Lake area.