Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders remain in effect for a significant portion of Owyhee County, Idaho as the Big Grass Fire continues to burn across nearly 580,000 acres of high-desert rangeland straddling the Oregon-Idaho border. The Owyhee County Sheriff's Office has issued the highest-level evacuation designation for multiple communities, urging residents to leave immediately and not wait.

Current Evacuation Zones

The following areas in Owyhee County are under Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders:

  • Dickshooter Road corridor
  • Triangle Reservoir area
  • Pleasant Valley
  • South Mountain
  • Flint Creek Road area
  • Antelope Ridge Road

Level 2 "Be Set" and Level 1 "Be Ready" zones extend beyond these areas. Residents in Level 2 zones should be prepared to leave on short notice and have vehicles loaded. Those in Level 1 zones should monitor conditions closely and be ready to implement their evacuation plans.

Washington State: Little Giant Fire Evacuations

Active evacuation orders and warnings are also in place in Chelan County, Washington, where the Little Giant Fire has burned over 127,000 acres. Evacuation zones in the Lake Chelan corridor have shifted multiple times as the fire changes direction. Residents in affected areas should monitor Chelan County Emergency Management and the Watch Duty app for real-time zone changes.

Oregon: Bench and Bald Mountain Fires

In Jefferson County, Oregon, portions of the Warm Springs Reservation and surrounding areas remain under evacuation notices related to the Bench Fire (67,071 acres, 86% contained). The Jefferson County interactive evacuation map remains active at the county's GIS portal. The Ochoco National Forest and portions of the Crooked River National Grassland are also under formal fire closure orders.

What Evacuees Need to Know

  • Do not re-enter Level 3 zones until officials formally lift the order
  • Register with county emergency management so officials can account for residents
  • Take medications, important documents, pets, and irreplaceable items
  • If you have livestock, contact your county fairgrounds or agricultural emergency contacts for large animal shelter options
  • Check road conditions before traveling — closures may affect your route

Evacuation centers have been established in Homedale and Marsing (Owyhee County) and in Wenatchee (Chelan County). The American Red Cross is providing assistance at designated shelter locations. Residents with special needs who require evacuation assistance should contact their county sheriff's office as early as possible.