SHOSHONE COUNTY — The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders in response to the Gold Run Fire burning between Elizabeth Park and Big Creek, south of I-90.
There is currently 0% containment reported.
Idaho Department of Lands said the fire started at 3 p.m. Tuesday and is estimated at 100 acres. Officials note windy conditions in the area and confirm that homes and buildings are threatened. Evacuation orders are in place for the Big Creek and Elizabeth Park area.
SCSO officials released that Real Life Church in Pinehurst is open and available as a shelter for those affected by the evacuation orders. The church has a field behind it that officials say can be used to shelter horses and large animals.
IDL says that there are approximately 60 personnel assigned to the fire, including nine engines, one crew and a helicopter. Additional resources have been ordered, IDL said.
Police add that Meto Towing in Smelterville is available for residents who need a place to store trailers, RVs or other large vehicles.
SCSO is urging the public to stay safe and follow the directions of emergency personnel.
The Gold Run Fire is under IDL's Protection, officials say. The U.S. Forest Service, Silver Valley Fire Rescue and the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office are assisting in the response.
This is a developing story.
