UPDATE: Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at the Warm Valley Assisted Living Center, located at 5643 Hwy 26, Dubois, WY 82513.
UPDATE – The Emergency Fremont County Emergency Management Agency has shared that if you need a shelter the from Pack Creek Fire please call 307-856-2374 and advise how many people will need beds.
UPDATE: WYDOT has shared that the roads have reopened for travel, as of about 4:30 PM.
UPDATE: As of 3:38 PM, portions of US-26/287 are now closed to travel. Click here for more info.
UPDATE – As of 3:10 PM, a Level 2 “SET” Evacuation Notice has also been issued for Union Pass Rd to the South, Dunoir Rd to the North. A Level 2 Evacuation means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice.
(Fremont County, WY) – An urgent Evacuation Notice has been issued by the Fremont County Emergency Management Agency for various areas near the Fish Creek Fire and Pack Trail Fire, including:
- Brooks Lake Rd, East & West Pinnacle Dr, Breccia Dr and US Hwy 26: Togwotee Pass from MP 30-42 Long Creek subdivision, lava Mountain subdivisions, Triangle C Ranch, old KOA, urban subdivision, including Timberline Ranch and Rawhide Ranches.
The evacuation notice was issued just after 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 29.
Andrea Ladd from the Fremont County Emergency Management Agency shared with County 10 that evacuees can take livestock to the rodeo grounds, and that they are currently working on a shelter for people. This post will be updated with that information as soon as we receive it.
The rest of the evacuation notice information is below:
Subject: Immediate Evacuation Required
“Dear Brooks Lake Rd, East & West Pinnacle Dr, Breccia Dr and US Hwy 26: Togwotee Pass from MP 30-35 * Residents and Occupants,
“This is an urgent notice regarding an immediate evacuation of the building. Due to the Fish Creek Fire, your safety is our top priority.
Evacuation Instructions:
1. Leave Immediately: Please evacuate the area as soon as possible by traveling south to Highway 26-287 then East to Dubois, Wyoming.
2. Gather Essentials: Take only essential items with you.
3. Follow Directions: Follow the instructions of emergency personnel.
4. Assistance: If you require assistance with evacuation or have specific needs, please contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department at 911 or immediately.
5. Stay Informed: For updates and further instructions, keep tuned to the United States Forest Service-Bridger Teton National Forest.
6. Facilities will be open for sheltering at the Dubois Rodeo Grounds for the livestock and a Redcross shelter is being set up for residents. Information to follow.
“Your prompt action and cooperation are crucial for your safety and the safety of others. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.”
County 10 will update this post as more information becomes available.