Update on Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. –
Update on Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m. – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) reported that approximately 50 structures are threatened by the 75-acre Wallen Fire near Moscow which is 0% contained.
The wildfire was first reported around 2:45 p.m. and is burning in grass, brush, and timber. Winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour have created challenges for firefighters as the fire spreads near homes. Firefighters will remain on the scene throughout the night and into tomorrow.
Level 3 evacuation orders are still in effect for the following areas: Wallen Road from Teare Road to Robinson Park Road; Teare Road at Wallen Road to Highway 8; Kasper Road at Teare Road to Genesee Troy Road/Larson Road; Pine Crest Road from Robinson Park to Highway 8; and Reihle Road. Residents in these areas are urged to evacuate immediately.
The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has set up evacuation shelters at the Latah County Fairgrounds for those affected by the fire.
Update on Oct. 4 at 6:20 p.m. – The Latah County Sheriff’s Office told NonStop Local that they believe fire crews have the fire under control and that mop-up operations will start soon.
“I believe they have it under control. My guys are starting to clear. The Fire Dept. will do a mop-up to make sure it’s out. But it is way better,” Latah County Sheriff Skiles told NonStop Local.
Evacuation notices have not yet been lifted.
Originally published on Oct. 4 at 4:20 p.m. – MOSCOW, Idaho — Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations have been issued for a fire burning on Wallen Road outside Moscow.
According to the Latah County Sheriff’s Office, the fire has prompted Level 3 evacuations in the surrounding area.
Evacuation orders affect the following locations: Wallen Road from Teare Road to Robinson Park Road; Teare Road at Wallen Road to Highway 8; Kasper Road at Teare Road to Genesee Troy Road/Larson Road; Pine Crest Road from Robinson Park to Highway 8; and Reihle Road. Residents in these areas are urged to evacuate immediately.
Latah County deputies announced that the following roads are closed due to the Wallen Fire, east of Moscow:
– Wallen Road from Robinson Park Road to Larson Road
– All of Teare Road
– All of Kasper Road
Deputies are asking people to avoid the fire area to allow crews and responders to actively combat the fire and assist residents with evacuations. Please seek alternative travel routes.
