Josephine County Emergency Management

09/24/2026

🍂Fall leaves are pretty, but they can also fuel wildfires. Help protect your home by clearing leaves, branches, and anything that can burn from at least 30 feet around your house.
Clean it up and keep it clear this fall to give your home a better chance against wildfire.

09/23/2026

09/02/2026

Fire Defensible Spaces are zones around a home where fuel sources are removed, reducing the risk of a wildfire being carried to the home and igniting it. Close to the house, remove leaf litter and objects that can ignite easily. In your yard, keep the grass short, space out shrubs, and don’t allow tall trees to grow. Further from the house, keep trees spaced apart and isolate large fuel sources from other potential fire hazards. You can learn more about Fire Defensible Spaces here: https://loom.ly/7kEK6ys

Image credit: OSU.

08/26/2026

Fire Defensible Spaces are proven to lower the risk of a house igniting during a wildfire. Josephine County Firewise has grant funding available to help residents of our highest fire risk areas remove debris and other fuel sources that can carry a fire to your house. You can learn more and apply for a grant here: https://loom.ly/7kEK6ys

The grant-eligible areas are:
- Merlin
- Redwood Ave area of Grants Pass
- Selma
- Takilma-Obrien
- Williams

08/14/2026

Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 1 - BE READY
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 - BE READY notice for: Zone JCU 422 in the area of I-5 near Rogue River.

Monitor conditions. Act early if there is any reason you might need extra time. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger.

If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

https://www.watchduty.org
Do NOT call 911 unless experiencing a life safety emergency.

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08/11/2026

UPDATE: 8/11/2026 9:20am:

Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Downgrade from a Level 2 to a Level 1- BE READY to evacuate.

Zone 302 B in the area of Lower Wolf Creek Rd to downtown Wolf Creek has been downgraded from a Level 2 to a Level 1- BE READY to evacuate.

UPDATE: 8/10/26 6:49PM:
Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 2 BE SET to evacuate Lower Wolf Creek Rd.

Wildfire emergency alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Lower Wolf Creek Rd Fire Level 2 / Zone 302 - BE SET to evacuate from Zone 302 in the area of Lower Wolf Creek Rd to downtown Wolf Creek.

Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Find resources at wildfire.oregon.gov. Act early if there is any reason you might need extra time. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger.

If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

https://appwatchduty.com

Know your zone: https://protect.genasys.com/en?lat=37.7749&lng=-122.4194&z=12

Do NOT call 9-1-1 unless experiencing a life safety emergency.

Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 1 - BE READY Lower Wolf Creek Fire
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Lower Wolf Creek Fire Level 1 - BE READY notice for: Zone 302 in the area of Cemetery Rd to Railroad Ave.

Monitor conditions. Act early if there is any reason you might need extra time. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger.

If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

https://www.watchduty.org

Know your zone: https://protect.genasys.com/en?lat=37.7749&lng=-122.4194&z=12

Do NOT call 911 unless experiencing a life safety emergency.

Wolf Creek Fire --- the road is closed from Front Street/Railroad Ave and the 1400 block of Lower Wolf Creek Rd due to fire activity. Please avoid the area and be aware of fire personnel.

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08/10/2026

UPDATE: ALL EVACUATION LEVELS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 2 BE SET to evacuate Forks Park.

Wildfire emergency alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Forks Park Fire Level 2 - BE SET to evacuate from JCU 512-B, 513-B, 516B -- West Side Rd to Rockydale Rd/S to Pinewood way.

Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Find resources at wildfire.oregon.gov. Act early if there is any reason you might need extra time. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger.

If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

https://appwatchduty.com

Know your zone: https://protect.genasys.com/en?lat=37.7749&lng=-122.4194&z=12

Do NOT call 9-1-1 unless experiencing a life safety emergency.

08/05/2026

UPDATE: 8/6/26 9:40AM - All evacuation orders have been lifted on this incident.
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UPDATE 8/5/26 11:00AM - All evacuation levels have been downgraded to Level 1 - BE READY.
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UPDATE: 8/4/2026 11:50PM - The area of Moon Mountain Rd to Moon Mountain RV Park has been downgraded from a Level 3 to a Level 2 – BE SET to evacuate.
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Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 3 GO NOW - Evacuate immediately!
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. . Level 3 - GO NOW evacuation from Moon Mountain rd to Moon Mountain RV Park.

Leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your family, and emergency responders. Your life could be in great danger. Emergency services personnel may not be available to help you if you choose to stay.

Wildfire emergency alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 2 - BE SET to evacuate from Moon Mountain RV Park.

Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Find resources at wildfire.oregon.gov. Act early if there is any reason you might need extra time. Leave right away if you feel you are in immediate danger.

If conditions change quickly, this may be the only alert you receive.

https://appwatchduty.com

Do NOT call 9-1-1 unless experiencing a life safety emergency.

This may be the only alert you receive. Find resources at wildfire.oregon.gov.

For more information: https://appwatchduty.org
Do NOT call 9-1-1 unless experiencing a life safety issue

08/02/2026

REMINDER - Drone activity is not permitted during active fire calls. Flying of drones significantly impacts air support efforts during fire suppression. This offense is punishable by law.

08/01/2026

UPDATE: ALL EVACUATION LEVELS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.

UPDATE: 8/4/2026 8:40AM -- ZONES GRA-22, 24 AND 36 HAVE BEEN DOWNGRADED TO LEVEL 1 - BE READY!
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UPDATE: 8/2/26 8:00AM -- All Level 3 Evacuation orders have been downgraded to LEVEL 2 - BE SET!

All residents are able to return to their homes with their vehicles. Please note that Lenella and Mina both have road blocks and only residents are allowed to enter.

Please drive with caution and watch for responder personnel and vehicles.

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SHELTER INFORMATION: If you are requiring shelter during this evacuation, a shelter site has been set up at 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass, at Edgewater Christian Fellowship.

UPDATE 7:10PM: JCU-422C, EAST OF WEST JONES CREEK HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO LEVEL 1 - BE READY!

UPDATE: JCU-422C, EAST OF WEST JONES CREEK, IS LEVEL 2 - BE SET!

UPDATE: JCU- 422B, WEST JONES CREEK TO WEST FORK JONES CREEK AND MINA LANE - LEVEL 3 GO NOW! EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!

UPDATE: JCU 422B east of Jones Creek is Level 2 - BE SET

Wildfire Alert from Josephine County Sheriff: Level 3 GO NOW - Evacuate immediately!

This is a wildfire emergency alert from Josephine County Sheriff.

Level 3 - GO NOW! Evacuate immediately from the following areas:
Zone GRA 22, 34 and 36 in the area of Beacon Hill to West Jones Creek.

Esta es una alerta de incendio forestal de Josephine County Sheriff. Nivel 3 - ¡VAYASE AHORA! Evacúe de inmediato de las siguientes zonas: Beacon Hill to West Jones Creek.

Level 3 - GO NOW means Leave Immediately!

There is extreme danger in your area - evacuate now. Leave without delay, it is unsafe to stay and threatens the safety of you, your family, and emergency responders. Your life could be in great danger. Emergency services personnel may not be available to help you if you choose to stay.

Do not stop to gather your belongings or protect your home. Follow your emergency plan.
Leave as fast as safely possible. Drive carefully. Turn on your headlights. Follow traffic safety warnings and instructions from local authorities. Use TripCheck.com for road closure information.
After you evacuate:

Do not return to the area until public safety officials announce the area is safe.
Continue to check for updates through local city and county websites, social media, TV, and radio. For more information: {Local Resource for more Info}
Once you are safe, check with others.
Visit wildfire.oregon.gov
Josephine County Emergency Management
Do NOT call 9-1-1 unless experiencing a life safety emergency.

Josephine County Sheriff