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Unit Information

370 American Ave. 
Jerome, 
Idaho 
83338 
370 American Ave. 
Jerome, 
Idaho 
83338 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information Line
    Email:
    2022.RossFork@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    208-329-6044
    Hours:
    8 a.m-8-p.m daily

News

Ross Fork Fire Daily Update September 6, 2022 Fire Information: Call 208-329-6044   Containment: 4%  Cause: Lightning Acreage: 24,026 Location : 6 miles East of Atlanta, ID Fuel type: Timber Litter, Timber, and Short Grass
The Ross Fork Fire is exhibiting very active fire behavior driven by warm, dry, and windy weather. Please be aware that Blaine County Sheriff in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service is issuing a Level 1 (Pre-Evacuation) Notice for all campgrounds and cabins from Sawtooth City (Smiley Creek) to Alturas Lake due to increased fire activity in the Ross Fork Fire. This includes the Beaver Creek area. 
Blaine and Custer County personnel are evacuating residents of Smiley Creek, Sawtooth City, and Alturas Lake due to fire activity picking up in Beaver Creek drainage. This is a Level 3 Go Mandatory Evacuation. LEAVE  IMMEDIATELY. Level 3 Means GO! The danger is current or imminent to your area. DO NOT delay to gather belongings. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until safe.