WASCO COUNTY, Ore. — All evacuation levels have been dropped for the town of Antelope Tuesday morning. The Wasco County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) said the fire that sparked Level 3 evacuations has been 90% contained.
The town had been under a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation order since Sunday night due to a grass fire burning near the town.
At 9:30 a.m., the sheriff's office dropped all evacuation levels for Antelope and the Shaniko.
At around 6:49 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff's office responded to reports of a grass fire outside of Antelope. About an hour later, a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation order was issued for the city of Antelope.
The fire had burned more than 400 acres as of Sunday night.
Here's what evacuation levels mean
Level 1 Notice - Be Ready: Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area and monitor local media outlets for information. Residents with special needs should take note and begin making arrangements to evacuate. Evacuations at this time are voluntary.
Level 2 Notice - Be Set: This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready at a moment's notice. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate.
Level 3 Notice - Go Now: Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should leave immediately. Listen to local media and watch for emergency personnel who may be coming by to give further instructions regarding the evacuation.
