Level 3 Evacuations in Effect for Hwy 93 Corridor
Incident: Mustang Complex Wildfire
Released: 9/9/2012
Fire Information: 208-865-2207
E-mail: scnf.fire.info@gmail.com
For Immediate Release -
LEVEL THREE EVACUATION IN AFFECT FOR HIGHWAY 93 AREA INCLUDING GIBBONSVILLE
The Lehmi County Sheriff has placed a level 3 evacuation order in affect for residents along the Highway 93 corridor from Quartz Creek to North Fork.
Residents are advised to leave the area to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion.
Residents are asked to stop or call the Red Cross shelter at the Salmon Valley Baptist Church when exiting the area so officials can account for all residents. The church is located at 1140Cemetery Street in Salmon, (208) 756-3324.
Meals, showers and cots will be provided free of charge.
Highway 93 remains open, however expect delays due to fire traffic and associated activity.
Idaho Department of Transportation can be reached at 511 or www.511.idaho.gov for information on road status.
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