BOISE, Idaho — The Paddock Fire is currently burning 20 miles north of Emmett, stretching over Washington, Gem, and Payette counties, prompting Ready-Set-Go evacuation orders.
As of August 10, the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office reported that the Paddock fire had intensified since Monday and burned roughly 187,000 acres, destroying numerous buildings in the three counties.
As of August 13, it is reported that the Paddock Fire has burned roughly 187,185 acres.
The Fire Marshal's Office reported in Ola a volunteer firefighters house burned down. He was napping after a hard fight on the fire line, and his fellow firefighters woke him up and helped him escape.
Brani Barker set up a community drop-off station at the Sweet Fire House for people to donate donations to firefighters.
The Gem County Chamber of Commerce is asking for the public's help to gather donations for those on the fire lines.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Andy Rogers to help families impacted by the fire. To help click here.
"Many community members have lost structures, homes, and livestock. Funds raised will be used to assist families that have been displaced or lost everything altogether," Rogers wrote on GoFundMe. "The balance raised, should there be any, will go to the Gem County Burnout Fund to ensure our County has the funds available to fight the next fire event.
Payette County
The Payette County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday that all evacuation notices are being lifted in Payette County, except the Little Willow and Dry Creak area, which are at a "Ready" status.
For the latest fire updates in Payette County, visit their Facebook page here.
Gem County
The Gem County Sheriff's Office announced there are Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders for the following areas.
- Dry Creek to Big Willow
- All of Dry Creek
- French Corner to East Big Willow
- Little Willow from Dry Creek to Paddock Valley
- Sucker Creek area
- VanDeussen from Sucker Creek to Butte Rd.
For further updates about evacuation statuses, visit the Gem County Sheriff's Office Facebook page or the Gem County Fire Protection District #2 page.
Washington County
The Washington County Emergency Management announced Thursday areas southeast of South Crane Rd from Cove Rd to Mercury Mine, and south to the Payette County line are under a Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation notice.
For updates on fire evacuations, visit the Washington County Emergency Management Facebook page.