Evacuation orders remain in place for Ohio fire near Hailey
UPDATE: People who were evacuated from their homes near the Ohio are now allowed to return home, but should be ready to evacuate again at a moments notice.
The Blaine County Sheriff's Office updated their evacuation orders Monday night as fire conditions have calmed. The fire has burned an estimated 2,035 acres and is 60% contained. The sheriff's office said no structures have been damaged from the fire.
Only residents will be allowed in the Indian Creek Road and Heatherlands area.
Ohio Gulch Road, the transfer station and the Valley Club will be open to the public. Ohio Gulch and Indian Creek are closed for public recreation as fire crews continue to work in the area.
Other areas, including the Hiawatha Zone and the East Fork-Triumph Zone, will remain in "Set" status.
HAILEY, Idaho (KIFI)—Evacuation orders remain in place for homes near the Ohio Fire burning northeast of Hailey.
Fire managers report the fire has burned an estimated 2,035 acres with only 10% containment. The Blaine County Sheriff's Office said based on current conditions and fire danger assessment, all evacuation orders and statuses will remain in place for Monday.
Evacuation Areas
The evacuation area includes the Heather-Ohio-Valley zone and the Indian Creek Zone. Check here for current evacuation map.
The Heather-Ohio-Valley zone includes the Ohio Gulch neighborhood, the dump, and Wynn's Compost, the Heatherlands, and the Valley Club.
The Indian Creek Zone includes all homes in the Indian Creek subdivision and the Indian Creek drainage area.
Homes in the Hiwatha Zone and East Fork-Triumph Zone are in the set status, meaning residents should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation center at Life Church, 931 N. River St. in Hailey, for those who need assistance.
The fire started Saturday afternoon. Authorities have not said what caused the fire.
Fire crews made steady progress on Sunday with securing fire lines, and extinguishing hot spots. Aircraft also helped support firefighters on the round by dropping fire retardant and water.
Fire managers say you may see more smoke during the late afternoon as temperatures climb. Officials also remind people to stay out of the fire area and to keep their drones grounded.
