BORING, Ore. — A Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice was lifted around 6 p.m. Monday for a wildfire near the Sandy River and the Clackamas County town of Boring, county officials said.
The two-acre fire, burning on the west side of the Sandy River, had prompted a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notice earlier Monday for the area between 37135 Lusted Road to 38328 Lusted Road and the Sandy River, the Clackamas Fire Department reported.
The fire, initially called the Dodge Park Fire but renamed the Blue Jay Fire, started shortly before 6 a.m. Monday. The following resources were dedicated to containing the fire: one helicopter, two single-engine air tankers and two fire bosses, Clackamas Fire said.
Residents were advised not to call 911 about smoke in the area unless they saw an active fire spreading or threatening a structure, Clackamas Fire said.
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.
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