Smoke northeast of Springfield, Ore., on Aug. 12, 2026, as seen on a University of Oregon Hazards Lab camera.
The Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon
UPDATE: Smoke in the area has decreased significantly, as seen on a University of Oregon Hazards Lab camera. According to the WatchDuty app, “forward progress” of the fire has been stopped. This information has not been confirmed by officials, and the evacuations remain in effect.
Original story:
A fire near southeast Springfield has prompted Level 3 “Go Now!” evacuations.
The Lane County Sheriff says it has evacuated homes north of the intersection of Mt. Vernon and Jasper roads along Ivy Street, Pinehurst, 54th, 55th, and Holly Street.
Conditions are being closely monitored in case responders need to increase the evacuation area.
Mt. Vernon and 57th Street are closed to all traffic in that area.
The Sheriff’s Office says fire crews are on scene and working to protect homes and contain the fire.
People are asked to avoid the area.
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