Sheriff Jim Yon reports his deputies are investigating several suspicious fires that began early this morning at 2:41 a.m. Deputies and fire personnel responded to eight different small fires in the areas of Scott Mountain Road west of Sweet Home, Whiskey Butte Drive east of Sweet Home and Washburn Heights Drive outside of Brownsville. All the fires occurred within a two-hour period.

A pick-up described as a small, white or silver, 1990s Nissan Hardbody with a black canopy was seen in the area of one of the fires. This is a vehicle of interest and we are actively looking for it.

These fires are still under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call 541-812-2260.

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State, federal, county and tribal partners are fully engaged in response and recovery efforts for the more than 30 fires burning statewide in Oregon.

With thick smoke limiting aviation resources, firefighters are struggling to contain the fires, the largest of which is more than 55 miles wide.

More than 1 million acres have burned, leaving thousands of Oregonians displaced from their homes. A total of 3,023 people are currently being supported in shelters run by local counties, the state and the American Red Cross. Shelters are following COVID-19 guidance for group and non-congregate settings to limit spread of the virus. Many evacuated Oregonians are sheltering with friends and family, while others are staying in RVs or vehicles. The American Red Cross has temporary shelters available throughout western Oregon, and those shelters have space available for more evacuees. For a list of temporary shelters, see the Red Cross Oregon website.

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Level 1 Alert for the Richardson Gap from Hwy 226 to north Linn County line
east to Lyons area. Plan and prepare in the event evacuation becomes necessary.
Evacuation is not necessary at this time. Additional notice will be sent if
evacuation is necessary.

Harrisburg Sch. Dist.: Closed. Harrisburg School District will be closed on Thursday, September 10th due to hazardous air quality.

Level 3 evacuation order – 2nd Notice for Lyons east to Santiam Junction.
Evacuate immediately. Fire resources are limited and the following areas are
non-defensible: Trask Rd, Cedar Mill, Rashmar, Fox Valley, All of McCully Mtn,
16th St behind Freres, and Homestead. Shelter is available at Linn County and
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