Updated 9/9/2020 at 11:20 a.m.
Firefighters are battling a significant wildfire located west of Sherwood and north of Newberg that has threatened multiple structures and required level 3 evacuations for approximately 100 residents.
6th alarm has been called to bring in additional resources. High-winds of 40+ mph are challenging firefighting efforts.
Deputies with Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office went door to door for all level 3 evacuations and will notify any level 2 areas in person too.
All or portions of the following roads have been evacuated:
SW Weaver Dr.
SW Wildflower Dr.
NE Brooks Ln.
NE Jaquith Ln.
NE Ellis Ln
NE Mountain Top Rd.
NE Bald Peak Rd.
NE McCormick Hill Rd.
NE Bryan Creek
NE Quarter Mile Ln.
NE Chehalem Dr.
NE Hillside Dr.
Added 9/9/2020 12:30 a.m.:
SW Neugebauer Rd. between SW Jaquith Rd to SW Vanderschuere Road.
SW Herd Ln.
SW Hideaway Ln.
SW Forest Park Rd
SW Strawberry Hill Dr.
SW Fernhollow Ln.
SW Bryanna Ct.
SW Wildhaven Ln.
Area east of SW Neugebauer Rd. to Hwy 219 between SW Jaquith Rd and SW Vanderschuere Rd.
SW Buckhaven Rd., north to SW McCormick Hill Rd., up to Vanderschuere Rd.
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STAGING SITES FOR EVACUEES
Mountainside High School
12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97007
COMFORT CENTERS (Not full shelters – A/C, food, water, showers)
NW Christian Church
2315 Villa Rd, Newberg
Northside Community Church
1800 N Hoskin, Newberg
Red Hills Church
115 N 3rd St
ANIMAL SHELTER
Yamhill County Fairgrounds
2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128
Contact: Lacey, 503-341-4572 (to make arrangements)
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Firefighting resources are stretched thin due to multiple regional incidents. Crews will work as quickly as possible to protect structures and contain the fire. Three barns have burned in the fire. No homes have been lost. And no known injuries to livestock.
Evacuation map is being created (as of 11 a.m.). This fire is being handled by all local resources (not a conflagration status like other large fires across the state). In the meantime, download the PulsePoint app to track incidents and their locations.
Photo credit: Washington County Sheriff’s Office