Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org
The Knoll Fire, being managed as part of the Middle Fork Complex Fire, is burning near the confluence of Deer Creek and the McKenzie River. It has prompted a Level 1 evacuation notice for the Belknap area in Lane County and a Level 1 notice for the Trail Bridge Reservoir area in Linn County.
- Follow the Knoll Fire response team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KnollFire.
- Bookmark the Knoll Fire Inciweb page at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7790/.
- Register for emergency alerts at public.alertsense.com/SignUp/
- Bookmark the County’s wildfire evacuation and resources webpage at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/MiddleForkComplex.
- Bookmark the County’s evacuation map at bit.ly/2021EvacMap.
- Review information about evacuation levels and emergency alerts.
- Double-check your plan for evacuating large animals and livestock at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LCAID.
The Gales Fire in the Middle Fork Complex is located to the south of the McKenzie Corridor.
- Follow the Middle Fork Complex Fire response team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MiddleForkComplex.
- Bookmark the Middle Fork Complex Fire Inciweb page at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7745/.
The Oregon Safe+Strong hotline is available at 800-923-4357 (HELP) if you are in need of mental health support.
There are also cooling centers located in the McKenzie Corridor to help combat the extreme heat expected this week.
- Upper McKenzie Community Center
- 54745 McKenzie River Drive, Rainbow
- Open as cooling center Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Saturday 11 am to 6pm.
- Living Water Family Fellowship
- 52353 McKenzie Hwy, Blue River
- Open as cooling center Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat from noon to 6pm
Visit www.LaneCountyOR.gov/cooling for an updated list.