UPDATE on Chehalem Mountain-Bald Peak Fire 9/10/2020 at 4 p.m.

Some residents who were evacuated are being allowed to return home. The searchable map at this link https://tvfr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1981954eb1814f9ea896ab7a0eb4f784 shows areas that are now safe, though it’s important for people to be prepared to leave again if fire conditions change. 

There are still 72 firefighters working at the scene of the Chehalem Mountain-Bald Peak fire. Considerable progress has been made. Revised estimates of burned area based on ground reconnaissance, aerial footage and GIS analysis is 875 acres. Firefighters have been able to protect all homes, but three barns have burned. Water is being dropped from the air and dozers are being used to cut fire lines. The biggest challenge is steep terrain and canyons. There have been no known injuries to residents, firefighters or animals. The fire is approximately 50% contained. Fire commanders are currently assessing containment progress.

We are very grateful for the level of support we’ve received from partners and members of the community. Though we appreciate the kindness, we do not need food, water or other supplies delivered to fire stations or work sites.
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Original release posted 9/9/2020:

Firefighters continue to battle a significant wildfire located west of Sherwood and north of Newberg that has threatened multiple structures and required level 3 evacuations for approximately 150 residents. 

Containment lines continue to be strengthened, and incident commanders have declared the fire 50 percent contained. Firefighting efforts were significantly reinforced from an aircraft water drop provided by our agency partners at the Oregon Department of Forestry. 

Deputies from the 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 as well.

EVACUATION MAP

Level 3 Evacuations: (please see information above and map for areas that have been reduced to Level 2 and 1 as of 9/10/2020 at 4 p.m.)

All or portions of the following roads have been evacuated:
SW Weaver Drive
SW Wildflower Drive
NE Brooks Lane
NE Jaquith Lane
NE Ellis Lane
NE Mountain Top Road
NE Bald Peak Road
NE McCormick Hill Road
NE Bryan Creek
NE Quarter Mile Lane
NE Chehalem Drive
NE Hillside Drive

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 Road, Newberg

Northside Community Church
1800 N Hoskin, Newberg

Red Hills Church
115 N Third St., Newberg

ANIMAL SHELTERS
Yamhill County Fairgrounds
2070 NE Lafayette Ave., McMinnville, OR 97128
Contact: Lacey, 503-341-4572 (to make arrangements)

Washington County Fairgrounds
802 NE 28th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124
Contact: 503-314-3433 (call in advance, so they can prepare for your arrival)
RV Spots and campsites available. Washington County Sheriff’s Posse can care for animals overnight, but owners must provide daily care. 

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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. 

This fire is being handled by all local resources (not a conflagration status like other large fires across the state). Download the PulsePoint app to track incidents and their locations.

Updates are also being posted to our Facebook and Twitter pages.