Beaverhead County Sheriff Rescind Fire Evacuations For Alder Creek & Christensen Fires

Letter from Beaverhead County Sheriff Paul Craft.

Based on information received from the Southeast Blue Team, it has been decided that all

evacuation notices around the Alder Creek and Christensen fire be rescinded. Containment lines and weather conditions are favorable for this decision. Although the eminent threat in the area has been reduced, residents in the vicinity of the Alder Creek and Christensen fires are urged to remain vigilant to the ever changing conditions on these fires.

This change in evacuations will go into effect at 8:00 am on August 18, 2021.

Please remember that Beaverhead County is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. Fire are only

allowed using devices with an on/off switch that uses LPG fuels, in a 3-feet diameter area clear of flammable materials are allowed. Smoking in a vehicle, in a building or in a 3-feet diameter area clear of flammable materials is allowed. Only operate motorized vehicles on designated roads and trails.

We are just moving into our fire season, please be careful with any activity that could

produce a spark or fire.