The Lake Creek Fire north of Ketchum grew to 512 acres on Monday, according to the South Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center (IDSCC). The Sawtooth National Forest said that crews have made good progress, with fire behavior moderated due to cloud cover and increased relative humidity. Fire managers hope to get a clearer picture of where to focus ongoing suppression efforts. Crews are focusing on keeping the fire north of Lake Creek Road and preventing it from moving west. They also reminded the public not to fly drones or access the area so firefighters can continue their efforts.
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office issued a pre-evacuation ready status for the east side of Idaho Route 75 from Lake Creek Road to Eagle Creek Road. The office stated that residents in the area should gather essential items and stay alert to new information regarding the fire. The Lake Creek Fire began around 2:08 p.m. on Sunday near the Lake Creek Picnic Area, 6 miles north of Ketchum, according to the IDSCC. The fire started around 2:08 p.m. Crews from multiple agencies are currently battling the blaze. The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office said users were evacuated from the trail, picnic, and pond areas on Sunday.
