West End Montrose County – #DeerCreekFire pre-evacuations have been issued effective July 18, 2025 at 8:30am for the following:

SET: ZONES 13, 14, AND 15. Set means be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

  • 📍There is significant danger in the area. Stay informed and be alert. Continue to check for updates through local city, county and emergency service websites, social media, TV and radio.
  • 📍Time to act – follow your emergency plan and grab your go-kit of supplies.
  • 📍If you have livestock, put your animal evacuation plan into action.
  • 📍Inform loved ones of your evacuation plans
  • 📍Conditions can change rapidly. You do not need to wait for another evacuation notice.
  • 📍Leave if you feel unsafe.

READY: ALL OTHER ZONES – Ready means Prepare to Evacuate

  • 📍Be aware of danger in the area and stay informed. Sign up for local emergency alerts at www.montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com/montrose-alerts
  • 📍Check for updates through local city, county and emergency service websites, social media, TV and radio.
  • 📍Have your emergency plan and go-kit ready with supplies for health, safety and identification.
  • 📍Act early if you are older or have children, disabilities or limited access to transportation.
  • 📍Consider moving pets and livestock early.
  • 📍Plan possible evacuation routes
  • 📍Plan for emergency shelter. Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcross.org
  • 📍If you can do safely, check with your neighbors and share information
  • 📍Don’t wait to evacuate if you need extra time to leave or if you feel unsafe.

ℹFor information about evacuation or questions the Deer Creek Fire:

☎️Call 385-393-0516

📨email 2025.deercreek@firenet.gov

⏺Interactive Evacuation Map https://mcmap.montrosecounty.net/portal/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=c592f1c7f67b44e6ab94a8e3d3177ac5

🌐inciweb fire website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/utmlf-deer-creek

📛 Sign up for Montrose County Emergency Alerts: https://montrosecountysheriffsoffice.com/montrose-alerts/

The public is asked to avoid this area to allow fire crews to continue work on the Deer Creek fire.