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Lane County Lowers Evacuation Orders Amid Expanding Wildfire
8/29/2025
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- Lane County, Oregon, downgraded evacuation orders to Level 1 following a wildfire near Eugene on August 28.
- The Emigrant Fire in Willamette National Forest has expanded to 9,054 acres and is currently 0% contained.
- Hot, dry weather is anticipated to intensify fire activity, necessitating more firefighting resources.
- Evacuation shelters are open for residents and large animals, with road closures in impacted areas.
