FINAL UPDATE, Sep 4, 8:11 P.M. - The fire was GPS mapped at 13 acres, and is now 100% lined. Firefighting resources remain engaged in mopping up, and will be working through the night.
One lane of I5 on the southbound side remains closed. Check https://tripcheck.com/ for updates.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This will be the final update from ODF Southwest Oregon District unless conditions significantly change.
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UPDATE, Sep 4, 6:43 P.M. - Level 2 Evacuation --- Be Set! --- This evacuation order is still in effect for Jackson Co Evacuation Zone 542.
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UPDATE, Sep 4, 3:57 P.M. - Jackson Co Zone 542 is now a Level 2 - Be Set!
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UPDATE, Sep 4, 3:30P.M. - Forward progress stopped at grass fire in south Ashland. No threat to the City of Ashland.
On scene commanders advised that the forward progress on the grass fire south of Ashland has been stopped. There is no threat to the City of Ashland. ODF Southwest district will provide further updates if necessary: https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest
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ORIGINAL POST:
Level 3 Evacuation - Fire is near Windemar, Timberlake and Clayton Road - This is Jackson Co. Zone 542. Residents in this area need to GO NOW!
Level 2 for Jackson Co Zone 541, near upper Tolman Creek, Siskiyou Blvd south of city limits - BE SET!
VIEW Jackson Co Zone (541 and 542 are outside city limits)
See City and Jackson Co evac zones at ashlandoregon.gov/betterprepared