Thielsen Fire Evacuation Level Reduced at Diamond Lake

(DCSO) DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. - Effective at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, the Level 3 "GO!" Evacuation notice for Diamond Lake will be reduced to a Level 2 "BE SET". 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. "The reduction in these areas does not mean that the danger is gone, but rather, has improved to a level that the Sheriff's Office and fire officials feel comfortable reducing the Level 3 "GO!" notice. Residents, if deciding to return, must continue to monitor official sources of information and be prepared to leave at a moment's notice if the situation changes," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. The reduction in the evacuation level also does not override the forest closure issued by the United States Forest Service, which remains in place. Individuals should check with the Umpqua National Forest regarding closures before planning a trip to the forest. With this reduction, there are no longer any Level 3 "GO!" notices remaining in Douglas County at this time. Interactive evacuation maps are found at www.dcso.com/evacuations