DCSO UPDATE RELATED TO DIXON FIRE

August 13, 2024 4:00 a.m. 

Evacuations remain in place for the Dixon Fire.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has an interactive map reflecting current evacuation levels which can be found online at: www.dcso.com/evacuations

The American Red Cross Shelter has been moved from Canyonville School to the Days Creek Charter School, on Tiller Trail Highway. This was done to better meet the needs of evacuated community members. The shelter is available to residents who have been evacuated, need to charge electronic devices, or otherwise have requests for assistance.

DCSO encourages residents 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. Those with questions about Douglas Alerts can email: douglasalerts@douglascountyor.gov or call 440-6025.

Anyone requiring assistance with evacuation or sheltering of animals and livestock should coordinate with Douglas County Animal Control by calling 440-4471.