Canyonville, Ore. – Cloud cover with cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity moderated fire behavior on the “Stouts Fire” yesterday, allowing firefighters to make good progress on the fire lines.
The fire is currently estimated at 15,200 acres with 3% containment. Almost 1300 fire fighters are on the front lines.
The Upper Cow Creek Road Level 3 evacuation notice (Most serious) was reduced to a Level 2, allowing residents to return home.
Three residences along the Tiller Trail Highway in Jackson County, were issued a Level 1 (standby) evacuation notice.
The Umpqua National Forest issued an emergency area closure for public health and safety on National Forest lands west of Forest Service Road 1610, Devils Knob.
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