A civil authority has issued A FIRE WARNING for the following counties or areas: Jefferson, OR; at 5:47 PM on JUL 25, 2026 Effective until 8:47 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP. Wildfire Alert from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: The evacuation level for Lake Simtustus and the area south of Pelton Dam in NW 13 and 9 has been upgraded from Level 2 to a Level 3- GO NOW! Evacuate Immediately. There is significant danger in your area. If you need evacuation assistance call Frontier Regional 9-1-1 Center at (541) 384-2080.