September 11, 2021 11:20 a.m.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has reduced a previously issued Level 2,”BE SET” evacuation notice put into place as a result of the Smith Fire burning within the Devil’s Knob Complex east of Tiller.

Sergeant Brad O’Dell said DCSO reduced all homes on South Umpqua Road, starting at Jackson Creek Road, east up to Dumont Creek Campground to a Level 1, “BE READY” evacuation advisory. This includes all homes and addresses between these two points.

*Terry Lane

*Johnnie Springs Road

*Lizotte Road

O’Dell said residents should be aware that the danger to the area has not fully been eliminated and they should continue to monitor the situation and be ready to leave should the danger increase.