MOLALLA, Ore. — Evacuations orders have been lifted following a wildfire in the Clackamas County town of Molalla on Tuesday afternoon, according to county officials.
Firefighters responded just after 3:30 p.m. to reports of a wind-driven brush fire near Kennel Avenue. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office ordered Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations for the Twin Fir Mobile Home Park, 300 Kennel Avenue, 310 Kennel Avenue and 250 Kennel Avenue. Residents at Bear Creek Memory Care were also evacuated.
Fire crews were able to get the fire under control in relatively short order, and evacuations were rescinded by 7 p.m. The fire burned an estimated 3 acres.
There are no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters and no homes were burned, according to fire officials. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Molalla wildfire in Clackamas County
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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