OVANDO - Crews are still hard at work fighting the Colt Fire that is burning 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake.
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents along Highway 83 between mile markers 27 and 31 and authorities are asking citizens not to stop in that area while crews are at work.
An evacuation warning has also been issued for the residences on the east side of Lake Inez, specifically residences on Beargrass Lane and West Lake Way.
Authorities note that an evacuation order may be issued with no prior warning due to rapidly changing conditions.
Evacuees from the Colt Fire who need shelter can use a site set up by the Red Cross at the Blackfoot Community Bible Church in Ovando.
Paul Hicks and another Red Cross volunteer are waiting and ready for anyone who needs shelter.
“We were waiting for clients at 10:30 last night we just waited last night waiting for people to come in we thought maybe somebody would come in during the night, nobody did but it takes a matter of minutes I’ve got cots and blankets in my truck right now and if more people come in I’ll just bring them out and set them up so it’ll take a matter of minutes.”
The church is located at 209 Birch Street in Ovando.
