UPDATE: Grant County is now in an evacuation-free status
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
GRANT COUNTY – UPDATE – 8/20 at 10:30 a.m. – (From Grant County Emergency Management)
Media Release:
Falls Fire removes all evacuation zones in Grant County leaving Grant County in an evacuation free status.
In coordination with the US Forest Service and Harney County all remaining evacuation zones have been removed around the Falls Fire. Forest closures are still in place and for additional information, please refer to the Forest Service website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/malheur/alerts-notices for maps and more up to date information on forest closures.
Although the risk has been significantly reduced, we remind the public that there is still significant firefighting activity occurring in the area and to avoid the closed forest areas for your own safety.
For regular updates, visit the Grant County Emergency Management Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Grant-County-Emergency-Management-100068819321423/; call the information line at 541-575-2885; or email the Emergency Operations Center at GCEOC@grantcounty-or.gov.
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