Two small brushfires tackled in SE Madras, where Level 1 pre-evacuation alert is now lifted, and Crooked River Ranch
Barney Lerten
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two small brushfires broke out at midday Thursday in Madras and Crooked River Ranch and were quickly being tackled by fire crews.
One was reported before noon on Rodeo Drive in Madras, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation notice for homes in the area, called Zone SE 12. The county map can be found here. The notice was lifted later Thursday afternoon.
Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies and Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews were on the scene of the reported half-acre blaze. People were advised to be mindful of responders and apparatus in the area.
Meanwhile, another blaze was reported around the same time off Golden Mantle Road in Crooked River Ranch. Firefighters reportedly quickly stopped the forward progression of the fire that burned about 1 1/2 acres as crews watched for any spot fires.
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