UPDATE (08-21-23, 9:30 a.m.) – All evacuation notices triggered by the Heppsie Mountain Fire in Jackson County have been canceled.
At 9:00 a.m. Monday, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said due to aggressive firefighting and help from mother nature, the Heppsie Mountain Fire was kept to 10 acres in size and was fully lined with firefighters at the scene mopping up.
The sheriff’s office thanked the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District, the Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District, and Jackson County Search and Rescue members for their help.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is issuing multiple evacuations for the Heppsie Mountain Fire.
Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation is in effect for 8191 S Fork of Little Butte Creek Rd to Latgawa Camp, Eagle Point.
A Level 2 evacuation means to ‘BE SET’ as there is significant danger in your area – be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
Also, Level 1 ‘Be Ready’ evacuations for those living in South Fork Little Butte Creek, Eagle Point.
Level 1 ‘BE READY’ means an evacuation is possible.
Make plans and prepare to evacuate. Gather necessary supplies for health, safety, and identification.
This is in response to the Heppsie Mountain Fire located south of Highway 140 and southeast of Lakecreek.
In a Facebook post on Sunday morning, ODF Southwest said numerous engines are on the scene, including a Type 2 helicopter and a Type 1 helicopter.
According to ODF, the fire is 7-to-10 acres in size and firefighters continue to make good progress by building lines around the fire.
For the latest on evacuations in your area visit RVEM.org.
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