CLACKAMAS CO., Ore. – Firefighters are being told to disengage with a wildfire burning in Clackamas County on Thursday, and instead help evacuate citizens on their way out.
The news comes just hours after Clackamas County Sheriff's Office expanded Level 3 "GO" orders to include Molalla, and put the nearby towns of Canby and Oregon City under Level 2 "Be Set" notices.
Clackamas Fire said they are changing the way they are fighting the fire. For now, crews are being told to stop engaging the fires and instead focus on helping with evacuation orders.
Officials added the change is due to an increase in fire behavior. According to Clackamas Fire, the fires in the county are growing and there is a chance they could burn together.
Fire officials said their priority is to make sure firefighters are safe. Crews are being told to go to safety zones near the fire.
First responders in Clackamas County are holding a press conference at about 3 p.m.
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