Thunder Fire growing: Residents near Williams Lake urged to prepare for evacuation

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SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) - People in Lemhi County are being asked to prepare for evacuations.

The Lemhi County Emergency Management said those who are in the Williams Lake area are in "Set" status.  Set status mean people should prepare for a potential evacuation.  

The Salmon-Challis National Forest officials said the Thunder Fire started Wednesday by Williams Creek.

As of Friday afternoon, officials said the fire has burned an estimated 2,465 acres and is burning in timber, sagebrush, and grass.

They said the fire is approximately 2 miles northwest of Williams Lake and 11 miles southwest of Salmon.

They said the fire has started to head towards Henry Creek.

The Williams Creek Campground is closed.

A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be briefed by Forest Officials on Friday evening.