Cram Fire in Jefferson County prompts Level 3 ‘Go Now' evacuations
Other nearby areas are under Level 2 'Be Ready' and Level 1 'Be Set' evacuations.
The most up-to-date evacuation information can be viewed on the
The fire started on Sunday off Hwy 97 near milepost 76. It has grown to over 10,000 acres and is 0% contained.
'The next 24 hours will be extremely challenging for this fire with continued gusty, shifting winds and hot temperatures,' State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. 'This is the sixth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked this summer and comes as a reminder that we need everyone's help to stay wildfire aware and prevent new fire starts.'
Ruiz-Temple is sending four additional teams from Lane, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties to help with the fire.
This is a developing story.
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