In consultation with fire officials, existing evacuation levels are being reduced for the Vitae Springs fire effective 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022. A detailed map of up-to-date evacuation areas can be found at https://bit.ly/2022VitaeSpringsFire.
Level 2: Be Set
- Vitae Springs Road between Skyline Rd S to River Rd
- West side of Skyline Rd from Vitae Springs Rd to Cole Rd S
- Orville Rd S
- Riversprings Rd to Prospect Ridge
Level 2: BE SET to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family and friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
Level 1: Be Ready
- Marion County:
- River Road S at Sawmill Rd
- Sawmill Rd S
- South side of Ballyntyne Rd S
- Stonehill Ave S
- Jory Hill Rd S west of Elmhurst Ave S
- Elmhurst Ave S to Nehalem St S
- Cole Rd S west of Bates Rd S
- West side of Bates Rd S to Bunker Hill Rd S including the Chinook Estates neighborhood
- Bunker Hill Rd S to Riverside Dr S
- Riverside Dr S from River Rd S to Sidney Rd S
- West side of Sidney Rd S to Buena Vista Rd S
Level 1: BE READY for potential evacuation. You should be aware of the danger that exists in the area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property, and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
No areas in Polk County remain under an evacuation advisory.
Overnight the fire remained within the existing containment lines and fire crews from numerous regional agencies continue to assist Salem Fire Department crews. The fire is expected to continue to smolder and produce smoke for an extended period. Fire officials will work directly with residents living at properties with fire activity. The Salem Fire Department would like to thank the Oregon State Fire Marshall’s Office and Oregon Department of Forestry for their continued support and partnership during this response.
Marion County Emergency Management will be coordinating with the American Red Cross to close the Judson Middle School evacuee resource center later today. Those with livestock at the Oregon State Fairgrounds will be able to work directly with county officials to coordinate next steps.
While there are still active efforts being made related to this fire, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the many police and fire agencies, our 911 call-takers and dispatchers, volunteers, as well as our fellow county agencies and community partners including the Salem-Keizer School District, American Red Cross, and Oregon State Fairgrounds for their quick response and commitment to keeping our community safe.
We want to encourage community members to sign up to receive emergency alerts by visiting Marion Polk Alerts.
