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Wolf Creek Fire

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Payette National Forest 
500 N Mission St 
McCall, 
Idaho 
83638 
Payette National Forest 
500 N Mission St 
McCall, 
Idaho 
83638 

Incident Contacts

  • Payette Fire Information
    Phone:
    208-634-0820
    Hours:
    8am-8pm

Wolf Creek Fire 'READY" stage evacuation notice 07-31-2024

Wolf Creek Fire
Publication Type: Announcement - 07/31/2024 - 13:08

Valley County Sheriff's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 31, 2024

Wolf Creek Fire 'READY" stage evacuation notice

CASCADE, Idaho- The Valley County Sheriff’s Office has issued a “ready” evacuation order for residents in Zone 7 and Zone 8 (noted in green on the included map) impacted by the Wolf Creek Fire near Cascade, Idaho. The evacuation notice applies to all homes south of Big Pine Drive to Gibson Creek. This information is being released today so residents can identify which zone their property is located in in order to provide adequate time to pre-plan.

While firefighters are making good progress, the record-high temperatures in the forecast for the next several days are cause for concern. “We take these evacuation orders very seriously,” says Valley County Sheriff Kevin Copperi. “Our goal is to ensure that our impacted residents have the time they need to make arrangements to move large animals and agricultural assets as well as secure their homes in the case the fire moves quickly.”

A “ready” evacuation order means:

• There is a threat/hazard in your local area.

• Monitor local social media, news channels and radio for emergency information.

• This is the time to prepare any family members with special needs, mobile property and pets and/or livestock.

• If conditions worsen, emergency services may contact you via an emergency notification system.

• Designate an out-of-area contact who can relay information.

• Plan how you’ll transport your pets.

• Keep the car fuel tank at least half full.

A CODE RED alert will be sent to all residents in Zone 7 and Zone 8.

In addition, a public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 7pm at the Cascade Fire Station.

The Wolf Creek Fire started on July 24, 2024, and was caused by lightning.

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What can you do to prepare?

Know your zone! If you live near the fire area, review residential zones in the case of expanded evacuation orders.

Sign up for CODE RED emergency alerts: https://www.co.valley.id.us/.../CompleteEmergencyNotifica...

Review the READY, SET, GO evacuation procedure: https://www.co.valley.id.us/ReadySetGo

If you know anyone who has a home in this area, please be sure to reach out to them and let them know of the evacuation notice.

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