EMMETT, ID—The Paddock Fire, located 20 miles north of Emmett, has grown to more than 118,000 acres, burning in grass and brush. The lightning-caused fire remains uncontained, with no estimated containment or control at this time.
In response to the escalating situation, the Washington County Sheriff and the Gem County Sheriff have issued a “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation notice. Residents in the affected areas are urged to prepare for evacuation.
From the Bureau of Land Management:
For Washington County evacuation information visit:
For Gem County evacuation visit information:
For Paddock Fire information visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbod-paddock
To bolster firefighting efforts, a Type 3 Incident Management Team from Nevada has been ordered. Team Three from Nevada will be in-briefing tonight at 8 p.m. and will assume command of the incident on Thursday, August 8th.
The fire, which started on August 5, 2024, has exhibited very active behavior, driven by strong winds and dry conditions. Numerous structures are threatened, and firefighting crews are working tirelessly to protect lives and property.
For the latest updates and evacuation information, residents are encouraged to monitor local news and official social media channels.
