08/21/2024
...Fire Warning Issued for the Fish Creek Fire West of Dubois...
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Fremont County Fire Department.
On the Authority of Deputy Fremont County Fire Warden, Ron
Wempen, due to the increasing threat of the Fish Creek Fire west
of Dubois, a Level 2 Evacuation Notice is now in effect for the
following areas:
US Highway 26, Togwotee Pass west of Dubois, in the area of
Mileposts 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35. This also includes the
following roads, houses, dwellings, campgrounds and trailheads.
- Brooks Lake Road to include Brooks Lake Lodge
- West Pinnacle Dr: all homes and/or dwellings
- East Pinnacle Dr: all homes and/or dwellings
- Pinnacle Lane: all homes and/or dwellings
- Breccia Drive: all homes and/or dwellings
A Level 2 Evacuation means BE SET to evacuate. You must prepare
to leave at a moments notice. This level indicates there is
significant danger to your area, and residents should either
voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside
of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to
evacuate at a moments notice.
Residents MAY NOT have time to gather necessary items, doing so is
at their own risk.
THIS MAY BE THE ONLY NOTICE THAT YOU RECEIVE!
Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to
notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media service
will be asked to broadcast periodic updates.
