TO UPDATE (August 7, 21:24)
The Snag Fire has expanded to approximately 4,000 acres and is burning northeast toward Warm Lake Highway. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office has issued a “READY” level evacuation order for residents of Warm Lake and the North Shore Lodge. In addition, eastbound traffic has been closed on Warm Lake Highway.
Due to increased fire activity at the Snag Fire, 11 miles east of Cascade, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation order for residents of Warm Lake and the North Shore Lodge in Warm Lake.
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office said residents who are currently away from home will be granted one-time access to the Warm Lake area if they can provide a valid address.
Sheriff of Valley County
In addition to the evacuation order, access via Warm Lake Highway is closed on the east side of Scott Valley. Currently, westbound traffic toward Cascade is permitted via Warm Lake Highway.
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office says anyone remaining in the area should be prepared for a complete closure of Warm Lake Highway and carry enough fuel to exit the area via the Deadwood area or Lick Creek Road.
For more information, visit the Valley County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
South Fork Road remains closed due to construction unrelated to the Snag Fire.
