Evacuations ordered near Idaho resort as wildfire advances on subdivisions with 100 homes

Idaho residents face fire risk, told to evacuate

CASCADE, Idaho — Idaho officials have ordered immediate evacuations of some subdivisions near a golf and ski resort as strong winds fan the flames of a wildfire.

The Valley County sheriff’s office issued a Level 3 evacuation notice Thursday morning for about 100 homes south of the Tamarack Resort. Level 3 means residents are being told to leave their homes.

Authorities are also telling residents with pricey homes closer to the resort to be ready to clear out on a moment’s notice.

So far, the Hurd Creek fire has burned about 550 acres since it was ignited by lightning Saturday. About 700 firefighters are working to contain the blaze.