John Day, Ore. More people in the John Day area are told to leave their homes.
Here are the specific evacuation orders:
62 Road North from Forest Boundary to Prairie City on Level 3
Upper Strawberry on Level 3
The south side of Prairie City is a Level 3 (from the John Day River south)
The north side of Prairie City is a Level 2-STANDBY (from the John Day River north)
Evacuees to Mt. Vernon Middle School Parking Lot or Mt. Vernon Grange Hall is a waiting area until the Mt. Vernon Community Hall is open at 4 pm.
New Hazard: Gusty winds and blowing dust are predicted in the area today.
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