Boulder Flat Fire Grows Significantly, Level 2 Evacuation Notices for Soda Springs Area

The Boulder Flat Fire, yet another fire in the Boulder Creek Wilderness, grew significantly on Thursday leading to evacuation notices for some residents downstream of Soda Springs. Pacific Corp also announced they were releasing water from their Soda Springs Dam facilty as the fire threatens operations at the facility. Here is the evacuation information from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: TOKETEE, Ore. - A Level 2 BE SET evacuation notice has been issued for all homes in the Slide Creek area downstream to the Soda Springs area. This in inclusive of all addresses between these two points. A Level 2 - BE SET EVACUATION NOTICE means YOU MUST PREPARE TO LEAVE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and you 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. You MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at your 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. The implementation of this Level 2 BE SET notice is a result of the Boulder Flat Fire burning on the Umpqua National Forest near the Soda Springs/Pine Bench area. An interactive evacuation map can be found at https://www.dcso.com/evacuations - Please follow only official sources for updated information. Photo by Melissa Mckillop