Tie Canyon fire now 44 percent contained

The Tie Canyon fire was estimated at 1,014 acres Tuesday morning. It is now 44 percent contained.

Additional hand crews and engines arrived Monday. They were put to work supporting water handling and fire line construction efforts.

Crews on the southern flank of the fire plumbed water lines, which firefighters can now use to extinguish hot spots. The hoses will reduce the need for aircraft support and speed containment efforts over the next few days.

The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office is holding a Code Red Registration Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in Driggs. Officers will help people sign up for the county’s emergency notification system. You can find more information here

A Level One evacuation notice is in effect for people living south of 10,000 South, east of Highway 31, west of 1000 West (Pole Canyon Road) and west of Highway 31, south of 9,000 South. The notice is not a mandatory evacuation. It is intended to encourage people in the area to make preparations in case an evacuation becomes necessary.