With the efforts of firefighters, North Medford Area is now at Level 1 (be ready). The area includes McAndrews Road to the south; Oregon 99 to the west; Beall Lane to the north; Interstate 5 to the east.
Senator Merkley said, "It’s time to put the ‘public’ back in public education and ensure that every student who wants to can pursue higher education debt-free.”
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced a total of $732,920 from the Indian Health Service is going toward construction, expansion, and modernization of tribal outpatient facilities.
Almeda Fire is estimated at 2500-3000 acres.
Oregon State Fire Marshal is authorized to send additional resources.
#Ashland, #Talent, #Phoenix and #Medford pay close attention and listen to calls to evacuate as needed.
9/9/2020 @ 6:20 p.m.: The fire is currently contained, and all of Central Point is at a Level 2 notice. The fires in our region are constantly evolving, we will keep you updated as much as possible.
OREGON STATE FIRE MARSHAL: Gov. Kate Brown has declared the #Alameda Fire in Jackson County a Conflagration.
The Alameda Fire is currently threatening lives, structures and property in #JacksonCounty, impacting the communities of #Talent, #Phoenix and #Medford.
I-5 TRAFFIC UPDATE FROM ODOT: All lanes of I-5 are now open. Exit 24 (Phoenix) and Exit 21 (Talent) remain closed. Please use caution when driving through the area. Oregon 99 remains closed between south Medford and South Valley View Road due to on-going fire activity.