DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Level 3 evacuation notifications are being issued due to a new wildfire in Douglas County.
The Jack Fire reportedly broke out around 5:00 p.m. Monday near the unincorporated community of Steamboat between Roseburg and Diamond Lake.
Oregon Highway 138 East/North Umpqua Highway was shut down between mileposts 40 and 47 due to the wildfire.
The fire burning in rugged terrain was first reported to be 50 acres but grew to about 900 acres by Tuesday morning.
A Level 3 (GO!) evacuation notice was issued around noon Tuesday for all recreation areas, homes, and businesses between milepost 43 east to Eagle Rock Campground.
On Tuesday afternoon, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a conflagration, allowing state resources to join the fight against the fire.
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