UPDATE: All SET and GO! evacuation advisories and orders have been lifted. Situation is safe and all can return home.
UPDATE 8/4/19 7:36p - The Incident Commander for the Museum Fire near the National Wildlife Art Museum has lifted all "GO!" (evacuation orders) and "SET" (evacuation advisories) that were put in place. All residents can return home. At this time, there are NO evacuation orders or advisories (GO! or SET) in place for Teton County Wyoming.
Response agencies thank the public for their patience and support.
UPDATE 8/4/19 5:44p - The Wilcox Gallery, Flat Creek Motel and Gas Station, the homes above the Flat Creek Motel, and Nichol Springs subdivision are all in the SET stage (Evacuation Advisory). These subdivisions should be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice and stay tuned to Nixle for further information.
Currently, the following area is in the GO! (Evacuation Order) stage. These areas should evacuate immediately:
- E Lucas Riva Ridge Road homes
- Wilcox Gallery
- Flat Creek Motel
- Flat Creek Gas Station/Motel
- Homes above Flat Creek Motel
- Nichol Springs
- Saddle Butte
- Amangani Resort
- Spring Creek Resort
- Elk View Terrace area
North Highway 89 from Jackson to Grand Teton National Park may experience intermittent closures due to smoke. Highway was closed, but is reopening at this time. If traveling in the area, expect delays and use caution due to limited visibility and emergency responders working in the area.
ORIGINAL MESSAGE 8/4/19 4:48p - There is a wildfire near the Wildlife Art Museum north of Jackson. An Evacuation Order (GO! Stage) has been put in place for E Lucas Riva Ridge Rd. If you live on E Lucas Riva Ridge Rd, EVACUATE NOW. We will send out a followup Nixle message with further information.
The following areas have been placed under an Evacuation Advisory and should be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice and monitor Nixle for further updates:
- Saddle Butte
- Amangani
- Spring Creek Resort
- Elk View Terrace
Instructions:
All areas that were in the "GO!" stage including E Lucas Riva Ridge Rd can return home. "SET" stage has been lifted from all other areas. There are no evacuation orders or advisories in place now in Teton County WY.
Address/Location
Teton County Emergency Management
3240 Adams Canyon Dr
Jackson, WY 83001
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 307-733-9572
2820 Rungius Rd
Jackson, WY 83001
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire