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Fire near Oakridge closes Highway 58 and prompts evacuations

A vegetation fire east of Oakridge on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Provided by the University of Oregon Hazard Lab
A vegetation fire east of Oakridge on Thursday, Aug. 7.

A vegetation fire, that's now being called the Dunning Fire has prompted the closure of Highway 58, 2 miles east of Oakridge from milepost 36-62. There is a detour.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is 10 acres as of Friday afternoon with active spread.

The Lane County Sheriff has issued a Level 3 - GO NOW evacuation notice for Roberts Ranch and Dunning Roads. Level 3 means leave immediately.

Click here for more info on the evacuation:

Go to tripcheck.com for updates on the road closure.

Officials urge the public to avoid the area for safety.

Map of Evacuation area