NOTE: Latest updates are posted at the Milepost 97 Fire Facebook page.
The Milepost 97 Fire is estimated at just under 9,000 acres in size. A Level 1 evacuation remains in place for all residences on the west side of the freeway between Interstate 5 mileposts 88-83. This includes: Barton Road, Azalea-Glen Road, Old Booth Lane, Harrel Lane, Hobbs Lane, Fortune Branch Road on the Azalea-Glen side, Forrest Road Realty Road, Quines Creek Road, and Mobley Drive.
Additionally, a Level 1 “Ready” notice is also in effect for all residences off of Upper Cow Creek Road starting at Interstate 5 milepost 88, east to the base of Galesville Dam.
15 helicopters are currently assigned to the fire along with a host of large air tankers and smaller single engine air tankers. Close to 900 firefighters are currently assigned to the fire that are split into day and night shift operations.