September 22, 2020 1:30 p.m.

The level 3 “GO!” evacuation notice for the Diamond Lake area, was reduced to level 2 “BE SET” at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Sergeant Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the reduction in this area near the Thielsen Fire does not mean that the danger is gone but rather, it has improved to a level that DCSO and fire officials feel comfortable in making the change.

O’Dell said the reduction in those areas does not override the forest closure issued by the U.S. Forest Service, which remains in place.

With the latest reduction, there are no longer any level 3 “GO!” evacuation notices in the county.