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Colfax County Evacuation Update 12:00 p.m. May 26
Hermits Peak Fire
Publication Type: Closures 05/26/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EVACUATION UPDATE May 26, 2022
Effective immediately, the communities of Hidden Lake, Black Lake Resort, and Black Lake have been downgraded to "READY" status from "SET". Residents from these areas should remain prepared as of 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26' 2022.
The status for all evacuation areas within Colfax County remain unchanged.
READY status:
- Vietnam Memorial Area- Taos Pines- Village of Angel Fire- Black Lake- Black Lake Resort- Hidden Lake
Favorable weather conditions, combined with excellent suppression efforts have allowed for the repopulation of these previously evacuated communities. The Colfax County Sheriff's Office in consultation with the Colfax County Emergency Management, and with California lnteragency Incident Management Team 2 sincerely thank the impacted communities for your patience as the firefighting efforts have progressed.
While there is no immediate threat to Colfax County, residents should always be prepared for unexpected events, including wildland fires. For information on how to best prepare, you can visit www.ready.gov. 05/26/2022 @ 1200