The 200-acre Stouts Fire was reported today burning 11 miles
east of Canyonville near the community of Milo in Douglas County. An ODF fire team has been deployed to manage the fast-moving blaze. Multiple resources from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and local fire departments are on
scene. The fire is exhibiting extreme behavior and
growing rapidly.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a
Level 3 “GO” evacuation order for the homes on Ferguson Lane, Stouts Creek, and
Conley Lane. The ODF fire team will assume command of the fire suppression operation Friday. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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