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Oregon wildfires: Mt. Hood Meadows under ‘Go Now’ evacuations, ‘Be Ready’ issued for Mt. Hood Corridor
KPTV • • nation
Key Points:
- Wildfires continue to burn across Oregon, prompting evacuations and causing unhealthy air quality statewide.
- The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation alert for the Mount Hood Corridor area.
- Hood River County expanded evacuation levels for the Grasshopper Fire, with Level 3 "Go Now" orders affecting areas including Mount Hood Meadows and surrounding regions.
- Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort is under a Level 3 evacuation due to the Grasshopper Fire, which has burned approximately 34,659 acres and is 19% contained as of Tuesday morning.
- Residents are advised to stay away from affected areas to allow fire personnel to manage the situation safely.
