OAKRIDGE, Ore. (KPTV) - Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations are in place in Oakridge due to a wildfire late Thursday afternoon, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office says evacuations are in effect for the area near Roberts Ranch Road and Dunning Road as of 4:50 p.m. on Thursday.

Oakridge Fire & EMS says a large vegetation fire is burning between Hwy 58, MP 37 and Dunning Road.

Those in the area should evacuate immediately.

Additional information on evacuation levels for the area can be found here .

This is a developing story.

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