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Ross Fork

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Unit Information

Sawtooth National Forest 
370 American Ave. 
Jerome, 
Idaho 
83338 
Sawtooth National Forest 
370 American Ave. 
Jerome, 
Idaho 
83338 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information Line
    Email:
    2022.RossFork@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    208-329-6044
    Hours:
    8 a.m-8-p.m daily

9/4/22 Level 1 Pre-Evacuation Notice for Sawtooth City-Alturas Lake areas

Ross Fork
Publication Type: News 09/05/2022

The Ross Fork Fire is exhibiting very active fire behavior driven by warm, dry, and windy weather. Please be aware that Blaine County Sheriff in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service is issuing a Level 1 (Pre-Evacuation) Notice for all campgrounds and cabins from Sawtooth City (Smiley Creek) to Alturas Lake due to increased fire activity in the Ross Fork Fire. This includes the Beaver Creek area. 
 Level 1 means you should be aware that danger exists in your area and begin preparations to evacuate if necessary. Anyone with special needs, mobile property, livestock or pets should begin moving out of the area. 
 Fire managers are closely monitoring the Ross Fork Fire. Please maintain situational awareness at all times. If you are in danger do not wait for an evacuation order -LEAVE IMMEDIATELY.

Read the original Facebook post from Blaine County Sheriff's Department at https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=446341664188148&id=100064369556920.

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