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Level 3 evacuation ordered for Fern Ridge area in Sweet Home, Oregon
United States
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 12:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Linn County Sheriff issued a Level 3 evacuation order for the Fern Ridge Road area near Sweet Home, Oregon. A Level 3 order indicates residents should leave immediately, but the headlines do not specify the cause or the number of people affected.
SO WHAT?
The order signals an immediate public-safety risk requiring evacuation in the affected area.
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kpic.comen
Linn County Sheriff issues Level 3 evacuation order for Fern Ridge Rd. area in Sweet Home
Aug 19, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
nbc16.comen
Linn County Sheriff issues Level 3 evacuation order for Fern Ridge Rd. area in Sweet Home
Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
kcby.comen
Linn County Sheriff issues Level 3 evacuation order for Fern Ridge Rd. area in Sweet Home
Aug 19, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
kval.comen
Linn County Sheriff issues Level 3 evacuation order for Fern Ridge area
Aug 19, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC