Grasshopper Fire Forces Level 3 Evacuation at Mt. Hood Meadows as Blaze Reaches 34,659 Acres
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Updated · KATU · Aug 4
Grasshopper Fire Forces Level 3 Evacuation at Mt. Hood Meadows as Blaze Reaches 34,659 Acres
3 articles · Updated · KATU · Aug 4
Summary
Mt. Hood Meadows said Tuesday it is under a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order after the Grasshopper Fire shifted west toward the ski resort.
34,659 acres have burned and containment stands at 19%, according to the latest update from fire managers, underscoring the threat driving the evacuation.
The resort said it is coordinating with the Forest Service and urged people to stay away so fire crews can work in the area.
Highway 35 remains open for now, ODOT told KATU, as the wildfire response around Mount Hood continues.