Two Four Two Fire Evacuations to be Lifted, 9:00 AM Tuesday, 9/15/20

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A small puff of black smoke rises above Sugar Hill southeast of Fort Klamath from the #TwoFourTwoFire. As of 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, evacuation orders will be lifted surrounding the fire. (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)

A small puff of black smoke rises above Sugar Hill southeast of Fort Klamath from the #TwoFourTwoFire. As of 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, evacuation orders will be lifted surrounding the fire. (Image: Brian Gailey, Klamath Falls News)

CHILOQUIN, OR – “We are lifting all evacuation orders effective tomorrow at 9:00 AM, September 15. Access to Road 422 north will be at noon. Highway 62 and 422 remain closed to the public,” said Chiloquin Fire Chief Michael Cook.

After the orders expire residents can enter these areas. They must show proof of residency before entering. Non-residents cannot enter. Please give residents space to allow them a safe return home.

The fire has not grown and remains at 14,536 acres. Containment increased to 15 percent.

Today’s forecasted high winds did not arrive over the fire. Firefighters and the National Guard troops improved the fire’s control line and held the fire today.

 

TWO FOUR TWO FIRE DETAILS

Cause:
Under Investigation

Size: 14,536 acres

Containment: 15%

Location: Northwest of Chiloquin, Ore.

Estimated Cost: $3.3 Million

Resources:
 • 500 Personnel
 • 9 Hand Crews
• 36 Engines
• 17 Dozers
• 14 Water Tenders
• 4 Helicopters
• Air support as available

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