Due to severe weather conditions over the past two days, fire activity in the area has increased
The Nakia Creek Fire in northeast Clark County has spread and as a result evacuation notices have been upgraded.
Clark Regional Emergency Services, on behalf of the Camas Police Department, reported Sunday afternoon that due to severe weather conditions over the past two days, fire activity in the area has increased. As a result, evacuation notices have been sent out and increased in the area of the L1500 and :1560 roads off Jones Creek Road.
• Anyone now within 3.5 miles of the fire are in a Level 3 GO NOW Evacuation Notice.
• Anyone within 4.5 miles of this fire are now in a Level 2 BE SET Evacuation Notice.
• Anyone within 5.5 miles of the fire are now in a Level 1 BE READY Evacuation Notice.
“Please Understand that this is a very dynamic situation and if you are anywhere near this area, you should take precautions to evacuate,’’ indicated the notice.
Additional map and evacuations may still to come… Additional information, including a map showing the evacuation areas, can be found here: http://cresa911.org/2022/10/11/nakia-creek-fire-updates/.
A Call Center Line for assistance has been set up at (360) 992-9229.
A shelter location is open at Camas Church of Nazarene, 2204 NE Birch St., Camas, WA 98607.
A livestock shelter location has been set up at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield, WA 98642. For assistance, call (360) 607-2535.
Information provided by Clark Regional Emergency Services and Camas Police Department.
Also read:
- House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down
House Democrats in Washington advanced several tax hike proposals as the legislative session nears its end, aiming to address a major budget shortfall. - Republican budget leaders see showdown ahead as Senate Democrats approve trio of major tax increasesSenate Democrats in Washington have approved major tax increases, prompting Republican budget leaders to warn of a growing showdown ahead.
- Representatives from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts to hold joint town hall on May 3
Lawmakers from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts will host a joint town hall on May 3 at Battle Ground City Hall to review the legislative session and hear from residents. - Expect delays on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield through May 9Northbound I-5 travelers near Ridgefield should expect delays through May 9 as crews work on improvements at the Exit 14 off-ramp to support future development.
- Brandon Erickson announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review CommissionBrandon Erickson has announced his candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, seeking Position 1 in District 2.
- Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating a reported burglary that led to apparent suicideThe Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported burglary in Vancouver that ended with the apparent suicide of Charles Gardiner, interim chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Department.
- POLL: Why did voters reject all three tax proposals in the April 22 special election?Clark County voters rejected all three tax measures on the April 22 special election ballot, prompting questions about trust, affordability, and communication.
