August 25, 2023 6:40 a.m. 

In coordination with fire officials managing the Tyee Ridge Complex Fire, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office instituted a number of evacuation notices, as of Friday evening.

DCSO remains engaged with fire managers, Douglas County Emergency Management, Douglas County Board of Commissioners and partner agencies.

Current evacuations:

LEVEL 3 – GO NOW! – Evacuate immediately from the following areas: 11,000 block of Hubbard Creek Road to the intersection of Millwood Drive to include all residences in between.

Level 3 – GO NOW means leave immediately

There is extreme danger in your area – evacuate now. Leave without any delay. It is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your family and emergency responders. Your life could be in great danger. Emergency services personnel may not be available to help you if you choose to stay.

LEVEL 2 BE SET to evacuate from the following areas: Hubbard Creek Road from Millwood intersection to Melqua Road and includes all residences in between. All residences on Briarwood Lane as well.

Level 2 -BE SET to evacuate means:

There is significant danger in your area – be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

Resources for Tyee Ridge Complex Fire Evacuees:

*Red Cross Shelter at Oakland Elementary School at 499 Northeast Spruce Street in Oakland.

*Animals- Livestock and large animals may be sheltered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex. Companion animals may be sheltered at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Shelter. Coordinate with Douglas County Animal Control by calling 541-662-9322.

*Interactive evacuation map showing evacuation levels and areas can be found at: www.dcso.com/evacuations

All county residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through the Douglas County Citizen Alert System at: www.dcso.com/alerts. This system will be used to notify in an emergency.