Evacuation levels have been updated in Nez Perce County

All areas around the Gwen Fire in Nez Perce County have been changed to Level 1 (Ready).

Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office is still working to assess the damages sustained. Those who have been the victim of the Gwen Fire and have lost a residence please call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Also please contact the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office if they have not been in contact already.

Here some things that those who return to find their home has been damaged by the fire need to be aware of:

These are just a few of the many dangers people may face upon returning to a fire damaged residence or outbuilding.

It is recommended to have a professional inspect the area first.

U.S. Highway 12 is currently open. Please be cautious and drive slowly when travelling US 12 between Arrow Bridge and Cherry Lane. With the steep terrain, the damage from the fire and recent rainfall, there have been objects falling onto the roadway causing flat tires and a short closure in the early morning hours of July 30. There are crews monitoring the roads and clearing debris.

View this interactive map that displays current fire evacuation areas: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/233ba3e30ad94360ab682cab6232a8da/?fbclid=IwY2xjawETH1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHW8CEva14iby-S5vNFIQnN19svKexNVIS8HFWXvACICZPEBjLLq_K5jqjA_aem_jBOyN4sqynfFjWyZHkSVdQ.

Nez Perce County is only responsible for issuing evacuation notices for Nez Perce County. Those who reside or have questions about property in Latah County, please visit their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/LatahCountySO.

For more information about the Gwen Fire, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/IdahoDepartmentofLands/.