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Grasshopper Fire shifts west, prompting Level 3 evacuation order at Mt. Hood Meadows
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Key Points:
- The Grasshopper Fire has shifted westward, prompting a Level 3 — Go Now evacuation order for Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort.
- Fire officials describe the resort as being in a "very defensible space," enabling the creation of strong fire contingency lines around its structures.
- The fire has burned 34,659 acres and is currently 19% contained, according to the latest update from fire managers.
- Mt. Hood Meadows is coordinating with the forest service and urges the public to stay away to allow fire personnel to work effectively.
- Despite the evacuation, Highway 35 remains open, and authorities continue to monitor the situation as it develops.
