![The efforts of the multiple agencies battling the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center have improved mapping capability that reveals the fire size has been reduced to 32 acres as of Thursday afternoon. Photo by Mike Schultz](https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Story_Clark-County-Today-Jenny-Creek-Road-Fire-La-Center_09.jpg)
Level 3 evacuation zones lifted Thursday afternoon
The efforts of the multiple agencies battling the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center have improved mapping capability that reveals the fire size has been reduced to 32 acres as of Thursday (Aug. 17) afternoon according to an update from Clark Regional Emergency Services (CRESA).
![The Jenny Creek Fire fire as viewed from the area near NW 389th St. and NW 9th Ave. Photo by Mike Schultz](https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Story_Clark-County-Today-Jenny-Creek-Road-Fire-La-Center_07.jpg)
The agencies fighting the blaze include Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and several Clark County-area agencies including the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, American Medical Response, Clark-Cowlitz Fire & Rescue, Clark County Fire District 3, Fire District 6, Fire District 10 and Fire District 13, Vancouver Fire Department, Camas-Washougal Fire Department, Cowlitz County Fire District 1.
As of 12:25 p.m. Thursday, CRESA reported that the fire, which started on Wednesday, was 60 percent contained with perimeter establishment and the burning fire was 5 percent controlled as crews continued to build a line around the fire.
Thursday evening, CRESA lifted the Level 3 evacuation zone.
![Helicopter operations battling the Jenny Creek Fire are viewed here from NW 359th St. and NW 14th Ave. Photo by Mike Schultz](https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Story_Clark-County-Today-Jenny-Creek-Road-Fire-La-Center_12.jpg)
“The Wildfire evacuation situation on Jenny Creek Road has changed and residents may return home but should remain ready to evacuate should the situation change,’’ read a statement from CRESA.
Information on current zones is available on the Clark County GIS map. https://rb.gy/hiegf.
![A helicopter is shown here while flying back and forth over La Center Wednesday afternoon to pull water from the East Fork of the Lewis River. The ilani Casino Hotel can be seen in the background. Photo by Mike Schultz](https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Story_Clark-County-Today-Jenny-Creek-Road-Fire-La-Center_16.jpg)
This map can be found at CRESA911.org or CRESA Facebook. Because of ongoing fire danger weather, CRESA officials advise that community members monitor CRESA911.org for current fire hazard awareness.
The American Red Cross and others are working to assist with sheltering needs for any individuals in need. An evacuation assembly area for impacted residents is set up at the Ilani Casino RV parking area.
![Traffic was rerouted at a roadblock on the NW side of La Center. Photo by Mike Schultz](https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Story_Clark-County-Today-Jenny-Creek-Road-Fire-La-Center_11.jpg)
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