UPDATE: Cliff Creek Fire grows to 7,671 acres

Update 7-20-2016 10:45 am: U.S. Forest Service Officials say the Cliff Creek Fire has grown more overnight and is now estimated to be 7,671 acres in size. Crews now estimated that the fire won’t be contained until July 31st. A town hall meeting will be held July 20th at 6 p.m. at Bondurant School in Bondurant to discuss progress with fighting the fire.

Update 7-19-16 10:12 am:U.S. Forest Service Officials confirm the fire is now 6,700 acres in size.

Update 7-19-16 5:47 am: U.S. Forest Service Officials confirm fire now burning 4,500 acres in size. Evacuees are being asked to go to Colter Elementary School in Jackson, Wyo. and register with the American Red Cross

Update 7-18-2016 3:05 pm: Teton County Emergency Managment is ordering an evacuation for Granite Creek. This includes Granite Hot Springs and Campground, Safari Club International, and the Jack Pine Summer Homes. People in this area should evacuate immediately. The Cliff Creek fire is continuing to spread and is now threatening this area.

Evacuees can report to Colter Elementary School to register with the American Red Cross for assistance such as food and shelter. Don’t leave pets behind. If you have livestock in the area make sure they can move to places out of the path of the fire.

Original Story: Teton County Emergency Management is asking people in the vicinity of the Cliff Creek fire to have an evacuation plan ready just in case.

Teton County residents and people visiting the Granite Creek area including Granite Hot Springs and Campground, Safari Club International, and the Jack Pine Summer Homes are encouraged to watch and listen to official sources just in case an evacuation is ordered. People at those locations should have an evacuation plan ready to safely get provisions and any lifestock to safety.

The Cliff Creek fire is estimated to have burned about 2,200 acres so far and was first found on Sunday July 17.

Teton County Public Health is advising people to use common sense when venturing outside during smokey conditions. When smoke is heavy, avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and remain indoors. Keeps windows and doors closed, temperature permitting. Keep your indoor air as clean as possible. Avoid using gas stoves or candles indoors. Dust masks are ineffective against smoke. If you have asthma, lung or heart disease and your symptoms worsen, call your doctor.