Evacuation levels lowered for some residents near Chetco Bar Fire

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – Some residents under evacuation orders due to the Chetco Bar Fire will be allowed to return to their homes and businesses.

A portion of the Level 3 mandatory evacuation zone starting at the junction of Shady Lane and South Bank Chetco Road east to Freeman Rock and Salmon Run Golf Course will be reduced to a Level 2 evacuation, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Residents in the specified area will need to present their IDs to gain access at the single re-entry point at Shady Land and South Bank Chetco Road.

While the evacuation level has been reduced for some areas, residents are advised they should be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

According to the USFS, the Chetco Bar Fire is estimated at 107,933 acres.

You can get the latest information here: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5385