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Evacuations ordered due to wildfire east of Roseburg

Evacuations ordered due to wildfire east of Roseburg; Gov. Brown invokes Conflagration Act

Evacuations called due to 1,500-acre fire east of Roseburg; new 3,000-acre fire on Fremont-Winema Forest U.S. Forest Service InciWeb Smoke plume visible late Monday from the Jack Creek Fire on the Umpqua National Forest (Update: Jack Fire now 1,500 acres; new Bootleg Fire on Fremont-Winema National Forest near Sprague River) ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) Authorities issued mandatory evacuations Tuesday due to a 1,500-acre wildfire east of Roseburg, while a new fire on the Fremont-Winema National Forest quickly grew to 3,000 acres. The Douglas County Sheriff s Office said on Facebook shortly after noon that people in homes, recreation areas and businesses on Oregon Highway 138 between mile marker 43 east to Eagle Rock Campground should leave the area immediately.

Jack Fire in Douglas County grows to 1,500 acres

Jack Fire in Douglas County grows to 1,500 acres The Jack Fire is located near Steamboat, about 30 miles east of Glide along Diamond Lake Highway. Posted: Jul 6, 2021 11:47 AM Updated: Jul 6, 2021 9:34 PM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt STEAMBOAT, Ore. UPDATE: The Jack Fire is now reported to be 1,500 as of Tuesday evening in eastern Douglas County. Fire officials said an inversion slowed fire activity during the day, but when it lifted around 3 p.m., flames began to spread fast. Firefighters were told to disengage from directly creating lines on the fire and are now working to make a large containment line. Containment on the Jack Fire is 0%.

Gov. Brown invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Jack Fire

Gov. Brown invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Jack Fire A Level 3 evacuation notice was ordered earlier on Tuesday for residents near the Eagle Rock Campground, meaning residents were asked to leave immediately. Posted: Jul 6, 2021 4:17 PM Posted By: Chelsea Hunt IDLEYLD, Ore. Gov. Kate Brown is invoking the Emergency Conflagration Act for a wildfire in Douglas County that has grown to 900 acres. Brown said the Jack Fire broke out Monday evening near the community of Dry Creek. Highway 138 is temporarily closed. Resources from around Oregon will be arriving soon to assist with firefighting efforts. It is evident that this fire season is rapidly under way, and we must all remain aware and cautious, especially with activities that could spark a fire. We all need to do our part to help the many firefighters battling multiple fires across Oregon,” Brown said.

UPDATE: Jack Fire grows to 2,395 acres, brings evacuations, closure of Highway 138 in S. Oregon