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Level Two evacuation ordered for area north of Oakridge due to fire
OAKRIDGE, Ore. – Officials have increased the urgency of an earlier evacuation notice as firefighters work to contain the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said the area of east High Prairie Road near milepost 5, including Dead Mountain, Mountain View, Huckleberry and High Prairie Loop, are under a Level Two (Be Set) evacuation notice. Individuals in the area are urged to prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and are advised that authorities may not be able to notify them if conditions worsen.
Oakridge residents speak out against proposed gravel mine
Oakridge residents and city officials are speaking out against a potential gravel mine on TV Butte. The chattering of birds rang out over the drone of the nearby highway. On 1st Street in Oakridge, signs opposing a quarry stood in front of homes, businesses, and even City Hall. “Help us...
Lane County officials establish animal refuge at Mt. Pisgah for wildfire
EUGENE, Ore -- In response to the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge, officials have set up a shelter far from the fire where people in the potential path of the blaze can bring their large animals and livestock. The shelter is located right next to the Lane County Sheriff...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Lane County sets up livestock evacuation center; Eugene government moving into new City Hall
As a wildfire burns north of Oakridge, Lane County officials have set up a site where folks can bring their livestock. Also, the Eugene city government is moving into a new city hall building. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Eugene Police Department hosts summer barbecue for St. Vincent de Paul clients and staff
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police officers and staff served up a summer barbecue at St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County’s Lindholm Center on Highway 99 on Friday afternoon to about 250 people in need and the St. Vinnie’s staff who support them, said the Eugene Police Department.
Greenhill Humane Society thanks staff, volunteers for smooth evacuation during West Eugene fire
A brush fire that ignited south of the Eugene Airport on Monday prompted the rapid evacuation of Lane County’s major animal shelter. Around five p.m., 130 animals were evacuated from Greenhill Humane Society as the fire burned just 2 miles away. They returned to the shelter later in the evening after the fire was contained.
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