August 12, 2024 6:00 a.m.

In response to the Dixon Fire, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has evacuation notices remaining in place:

*Level 3: GO – All residences on Crume Ranch Lane and Devil’s Knob Road, also known as USFS Road 1610, and the one residence in the area of Hamlin Prairie

*Level 2: BE SET – All residences on Tiller Trail Highway from the intersection of Devil’s Knob Road south to milepost 31 on Tiller Trail Highway. This includes all residences between these two points.

*Level 1: BE READY – All residences on Tiller Trail Highway from milepost 31 to milepost 34. This includes all homes between these two points. Also, all homes on Picket Butte and the Picket Butte Lookout Tower

Get evacuation updates on: https://www.dcso.com/EVACUATIONS

An American Red Cross Shelter has been established at Canyonville School on North Main Street. The shelter will remain open to residents who have been evacuated, need to charge electronic devices, or otherwise need assistance.

As part of Sheriff John Hanlin’s commitment to evacuated residents, 24-hour patrols will continue at the properties under evacuation notices. Deputies will take enforcement action against anyone who would take advantage of those who are enduring this emergency.

Tiller Trail Highway remains closed at two points to all through traffic. The road is closed at Tiller Trail and South Umpqua Road just prior to the Tiller Ranger Station. Another closure is just south of Devil’s Knob Road, also known as USFS 1610. Residents who can show proof of residency beyond the closure will be permitted through the area but should expect delays.

Any resident requiring assistance with evacuation or sheltering of animals and livestock is encouraged to coordinate with Douglas County Animal Control by calling 440-4471.

All residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through Douglas Alerts online at: www.dcso.com/alerts. This system will be used to notify residents in an emergency, including wildfire evacuations.