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OtherOn Monday, July 15, 2024 at approximately 4:00 PM, the Texas Fire was detected about three miles northeast of Kendrick, ID, and 12 miles southwest of Deary, ID.
Evacuation Statuses:
As per the Latah County Sheriff's Department, the following are current evacuation status:
- Level 3 Evacuations:
- Cedar Ridge from Highway 3 to Linden Rd.
- Linden Rd. to S Park Rd.
- Texas Ridge Rd and East Rd. to Sundstrom Rd.
- Level 2 Evacuations:
- Texas Ridge and Sundstrom Rd to Highway 3
- Cedar Ridge Rd. at Linden Rd. to Three Bear Rd.
- All houses west of 1210 Cedar Ridge Rd.
- Level 1 Evacuation:
- Any houses 2 miles outside of the listed Level 2 evacuation locations.
As per the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Department, the following areas should be prepared for evacuations:
- Residents who live on and to the north of Southwick Road should be prepared in case of a mandatory evacuation. This area includes Brothers Ln, Koepp Rd, North Rd, Wendt Rd, and Lohman Rd.
Current Closure Orders:
- P1 and Texas Ridge remain closed at this time.
Evacuation Center:
- For those directly impacted by the evacuations due to the Texas Ridge Fire, American Red Cross has established an evacuation center at Kendrick High School.
- For those with livestock, Lewiston Roundup is offering space for those impacted by the fire.
| Current as of | Wed, 07/17/2024 - 23:19 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Unknown; currently being investigated |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately three miles northeast of Kendrick, ID and 12 miles southwest of Deary, ID |
| Coordinates |
46° 38' 1.32'' Latitude
-116° 35' 33.00
'' Longitude
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| Size | 1,352 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Planned Actions |
The incoming Incident Management Team has arrived and been briefed on the current situation. They will take command of the fire tomorrow July 18, 2024, at 6:00 A.M. PT. |
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| Remarks |
As of 6:00 P.M. PT, July 17, 2024, four primary residences and six outbuildings have been confirmed lost. |
| Weather Concerns | There remains a chance of thunderstorms within the fire area this evening. These storms have yet to materialize and fire crews are monitoring the conditions. |
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