CANBY, Oregon — Due to a wildfire, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 3 (Leave Immediately!) evacuation for areas near Canby early Friday morning.

According to a spokesman, the fire broke out around 4 a.m. and has so far destroyed an area of ​​1.7 hectares, climbed up a rock face and threatened several houses.

Evacuation levels 1, 2 and 3 have been announced for various areas.

The Level 3 evacuation order applies to the area from 99E to Reflection Lane, west to milepost 16 on Highway 99E and south to South End Road.

There is a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation order for the east side of S. Southend Rd from 99E to Reflection Lane and the west side of S. Southend Rd from Reflection Lane to Beutel Rd, west to 99E at approximately mile 15.5 and south to mile 16.

A Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation order is in effect for the west side of S. Southend Rd to S. Rose Rd, the south side of S. Rose Road from Southend to 18776 Hwy 99E, south to mile 15.5, and north of S. Beutel Road.

99E northbound is CLOSED between S. Haines Rd and Canema Bluff between Oregon City and Canby.

“Leave the area immediately, it is too dangerous for you to remain there. Your life could be in grave danger. If you choose to remain, emergency personnel may not be available to assist you,” the CCSO explains.

The CCSO told KATU that the fire is spreading toward residential homes and that it is very difficult to get to the source of the fire and fight it with water.

They expect the fire danger to increase as the day progresses and will request the air force later this morning.

The sheriff’s office provided an evacuation map for the area:CLICK HERE

For local resources and information, visit https://member.everbridge.net/892807736729067/notif

Clackamas County wildfire resources:

https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires

If you need evacuation assistance, call: 503-655-8211

If your life is in immediate danger, call 911.

Livestock may be brought to the Washington County Fairgrounds.