Latest updates on the ongoing Liberty Fire in South Salem, which led to the evacuation of about 600 people.8:30 a.m.: Crews contained fire at 7:15 p.m. WednesdayCrews were able to contain the fire by 7:15 p.m. Wednesday and monitored it overnight, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.Crews will remain in the area Thursday to monitor fire behavior and weather activity, the sheriff’s office said.The sheriff’s office said the grass fire was reported at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday in the 6300 block of Liberty Road S north of Jory Hill Road S and quickly become a two alarm fire involving multiple local fire departments and air crews.10 p.m.: Evacuation alerts downgradedFire officials have downgraded evacuation levels. Those who were previously in a Level 3 Go Now alert have been downgraded to a Level 2 Be Set. Those previously in a Level 2 have been downgraded to a Level 1 Be Ready.Find an updated map at bit.ly/45HLYsi.9:30 p.m.: Fire crews to monitor fire overnightSalem fire crews will continue to monitor the fire overnight, according to an update on the City of Salem Facebook page.Overnight weather conditions, including decreased winds and increased humidity, are expected to help efforts.Evacuation zones remain unchanged and roadblocks are still in place.City officials reported more than 30 firefighting apparatus were dispatched to fight the fire earlier in the day, including four aircraft. More than 100 firefighters responded.Officials confirmed no injuries have been reported.Residents are encouraged to sign up for Marion/Polk Alerts to get notices on their phones and email of evacuation alerts and other emergencies. The sign-up can be found at cityofsalem.net/communityalerts8:45 p.m.: 2 outbuildings burned; firefighters focus on containmentThe damage to buildings from the Liberty Fire has been kept to two outbuildings, according to Joe Hutchinson, emergency manager for Salem. No homes were damaged or destroyed as of Thursday evening.Hutchinson also said no livestock or humans have been injured in the fire.Firefighters had stopped the fire’s expansion and were focused on containment and mop-up efforts.“Air crews have pulled off and we …
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