An evacuation order issued due to a fire burning north-west of Darby has been rescinded. Residents living on the north side of Lost Horse Road, from the 370 block west, are now able to return to their property. Roadblocks on Lost Horse Road will remain in place. Only fire crews and residential traffic will be permitted in the area.
There are still evacuation warnings issued for residents surrounding the fire. An evacuation warning means residents should be prepared to evacuate in the future should fire conditions change.
The evacuation warning applies to both sides of Lost Horse Road from the 370 block west. That includes Silver Ridge, Ruff and Moose Creek Roads. The warning also includes properties west of Hayes Creek Road, including properties between the intersections of Camas Creek Loop and Blue Jay Lane as well as all residences on Blue Jay Lane and Fleet Street.
The Observation Point fire is currently burning 93 acres with fire crews on scene. The Red Cross evacuation center in Hamilton has been closed.
The Ravalli County Sheriff recommends livestock that has been evacuated stay away from the area until all evacuation warnings have also been rescinded. More updates on the fire can be found on the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
