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Flathead County issues a mandatory evacuation for East Fork Fire – Daily Montanan [1]

['Aislin Tweedy', 'More From Author', '- August']

Date: 2023-08-18  

Flathead County issues a mandatory evacuation for East Fork Fire

Flathead County issues a mandatory evacuation for East Fork Fire

by Aislin Tweedy, Daily Montanan

August 18, 2023

Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents and visitors north of mile marker 142 on Highway 93 to mile marker 157.9 – Lincoln and Flathead County line in a press release on Friday.



Furthermore, residents of Good Creek Road and those who access Gold Creek west to the Lincoln County line have also been ordered to evacuate.



Flathead County Sheriff’s Office said fires are unpredictable, and can change rapidly. The sheriff’s office said it cannot predict how many people will need to be evacuated, but urges that residents living in or near the evacuation area leave as soon as possible.



The American Red Cross has established a shelter in Columbia Falls.

If you plan to use the shelter, please call the Red Cross in advance at 1-800-733-2767 prior to your arrival.



A mandatory evacuation means there is a strong probability of wildfire moving into the targeted area. Ash and fire debris are likely and can spread with the high winds expected later today. Residents and visitors in the area should respond quickly and determine steps to secure your home, pets, livestock and family. Residents, landlords, hotels, and businesses in this area should also have a plan in place to evacuate.



Members of Flathead County Sheriff’s office are going door to door, and asking the public to stay away from this section of Highway 93 until further notice.



All pre-evacuations issued Thursday are still in effect, including the areas around Olney, Montana.

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