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Expansion of evacuation warning issued for the Hay Creek Fire

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Kalispell, MT, July 26, 2021 – Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has expanded the Evacuation Warning in the North Fork area. Sheriff Deputies have been systematically notifying residents in the expanded Evacuation Warning area over the weekend, and throughout today.

Please see the attached Hay Creek Fire Evacuation Warning Map dated 26JUL2021.

An Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. This warning is issued to give residents time to prepare for a possible evacuation. Residents & Visitors who require additional time to evacuate or need to move pets or livestock are advised to begin the evacuation process now.

Hay Creek Fire Evacuation Warning Map, July 26, 2021
Hay Creek Fire Evacuation Warning Map, July 26, 2021

Hay Creek Fire – Evacuation Warning Issued by Flathead County Sheriff’s Office

From the Hay Creek Fire InciWeb site . . .

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office issued an Evacuation Warning to residences in the North Fork Area earlier today [July 22, 2021]. The Evacuation Warning area begins at approximately the Gravel Pit North of Polebridge, including residents accessing their home from Long Bow Trail, and follows the North Fork Road up to Red Meadow Road, then extends West. The Evacuation Warning also includes residents on the North side of Red Meadow Road. Please see the attached Hay Creek Fire Evacuation Warning Map dated 22JUL2021.

An Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. This warning is issued to give residents time to prepare for a possible evacuation. Residents & Visitors who require additional time to evacuate or need to move pets or livestock are advised to begin the evacuation process now.

July 22, 2021 Hay Cr. Fire Evacuation Warning Map
July 22, 2021 Hay Cr. Fire Evacuation Warning Map