Evacuation levels lowered, dropped for Brush fire burning near Battle Ground

Key Points:

• The Hidden Meadows brush fire near Battle Ground, Clark County, started Monday around 11 a.m. and has burned approximately 12 acres; no homes have been reported burned as of 5 p.m.
• Evacuation levels were downgraded from Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Get Set) to Level 1 (Be Ready), with some Level 1 zones dropped entirely, reflecting improved containment efforts.
• State Route 503, initially closed due to the fire, has reopened; the fire is located west of the highway and is being fought by multiple agencies with helicopters, engines, and other equipment.
• A temporary evacuation site is available at Charter Oak Community Church in Battle Ground, and assistance is offered for relocating large farm animals; residents are urged to reduce water usage to ensure sufficient supply for firefighting efforts.
• Fire crews aim to have the fire fully contained by Monday evening, with bulldozers having established containment lines around most of the fire area.