July 15, 2021 5:00 a.m.

Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin has announced a reduction in the evacuation levels previously set as a result of the Jack Fire, burning east of Glide.

Sergeant Brad O’Dell said fire crews have made significant progress and the threat level to areas affected by the fire have diminished. O’Dell said although the immediate risk to the areas has reduced, residents are encouraged to continue to monitor official sources of information to stay updated on the situation.

As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, these changes have been made to the evacuation levels issued last week:

*The Level 3 “GO” evacuation for all residences and businesses located between milepost 43 and 51 on Highway 138E, including the Dry Creek community has been reduced to a Level 2 “BE SET” notice.

*All residences and businesses located between milepost 38 and 43 on Highway 138E, including the Steamboat Inn and all residences on Brindle Bug Road and Steelhead Caddis Road, have been downgraded from a Level 2 “BE SET” to a Level 1 “BE READY”.

*All residences and businesses located between milepost 51 and 55 on Highway 138E have been downgraded to a Level 1 “BE READY”.

*All residences and businesses located between milepost 55 and 60 on Highway 138E, to include Slide Creek Village, Toketee Village and Clearwater Village, are no longer under a formal evacuation notice.

A current evacuation map can be found at www.dcso.com/evacuations