The Sixty fire is burning near Cascade

July 31, 2023
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The fire is close to multiple structures and evacuations are underway.

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CASCADE, Idaho — The Sixty fire is burning in Cascade and is close to several structures. The Valley County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation notice, deputies are manning a check point for people at Timber Rim and Grey Ln., and residents on Timber Rim are being urged to leave the area.

According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the fire is close to the Timber Rim subdivision that is south of Sixty Lane, near Cascade in the Round Valley area.

As of Sunday, July 30, the fire was 5 to 10 acres. The fire department has two engine air tankers and a helicopter. Another crew of 20 is expected to arrive tomorrow.

The department also mentioned that people should never fly drones near wildfires because if a drone is flying, they must ground their aircrafts. No word on how the fire started.

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Source: KTVB.com