HOPE, Idaho — Even though the Trestle Creek Complex Fire has now burned 3,425 acres (5.35 square miles) and is only 37 percent contained, homeowners can now return to several areas.
Bonner County Sheriff’s Office said people living on Trestle Creek Rd., Trestle Creek Ln. and Star Ridge down to Hwy 200 can return home and they are under Level 2 evacuations. This means be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
However, some roads are still closed and only homeowners are allowed access to these areas.
Idaho Panhandle National Forest said the fire has not reached private property.
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
The sheriff’s office said these following roads are under Level 1 evacuations: Rapid Lightning Rd (from Wellington North). Wellington Rd, Vandyke Rd, Trapper Creek Rd, Trapper Creek Spur, Stove Rd, Box Canyon, High Rd, Rising Hawk Ridge Rd, Dragon Dr, Moon Fire Rd, Hidden Forest Way, Stellar Dr, Legacy Ln, Ice Creek Forest Lane, Early Breakfast Creek Rd, Barbary Trail, Dads Garden Lane, Snowshoe Ridge Rd, Laid Back Dr, Cross Mountain Rd, Holly Berry, Flume Creek Rd, Little Flume Creek Rd, Dunn Creek Rd. and Out of the Woods Rd. Level 1 means “get ready.”
They said they will get in touch with homeowners for individual evacuation orders.
Bonner County Emergency Management Team said the wildfire was caused by lightning on July 7, which resulted in starting six fires, and is burning seven miles north of Hope. Trestle Creek Road remains closed while crews fight the flames.
This is a developing story.
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