Evacuation Notices Upgraded Due to Wildcat Fire

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has upgraded evacuation notices as a result of the Wildcat Fire burning off of Upper Cow Creek Road near Azalea. Based on information provided to the Sheriff's Office from U.S. Forest Service Fire Managers, the following homes are under a Level 3 “GO!” Evacuation Notice: All homes on Upper Cow Creek Road with addresses starting at 20039 through 20700. Level 3 “GO!” means: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger to your area is current or imminent and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home or any structure. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. The following homes are under a Level 2 “Be Set” Notice: All homes on Upper Cow Creek Road with addresses starting at 18300-20000. Level 2 “Be SET” means: YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Homeowners who evacuate are asked to email dcso.evacuations@co.douglas.or.us so additional resources and information may be provided. Residents can opt in to receive emergency alerts based on their address by registering at www.dcso.com/alerts. An interactive evacuation map can be found at www.dcso.com/evacuations. Information regarding the Wildcat Fire will be released by the U.S. Forest Service. Here is the link to the evacuation map: https://dcor.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c1c9e876f2ed4e1fbfb2eae280b7c57c