Lake County announces new GO evacuation for North Fall Lake, Cedar Lake and Browns Lake.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, is issuing an expansion to the evacuation zone, which will now include the area in between Fall Lake and Cedar Lake. The zone is titled “North Fall Lake - 2A” on the evacuation zone map located on the Lake County website.
The evacuation status for this area has been elevated to GO. Residents and visitors should leave immediately.
The evacuation still includes all adjoining roads, driveways, and trails from Lake One and Snowbank Lake to the Garden Lake Bridge.
Before leaving, bring:
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Prescription medications
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Important documents
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Credit cards and cash
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Pets and necessary pet supplies
The Lake County Sheriff's Office will conduct door-to-door notifications throughout the GO evacuation zone. Residents are urged to remain alert to changing conditions and follow all evacuation orders and instructions from local officials.
Temporary Evacuation Point
A Temporary Evacuation Point opened at 8:30 a.m. at:
Babbitt Municipal Building 71 South Dr. Babbitt, MN 55706
The site will be staffed throughout the day. Anyone who anticipates needing overnight shelter is encouraged to check in as early as possible.
Evacuation Zone Map
An interactive evacuation map is available on the Lake County website.
To view the map:
- Visit the Lake County website.
- Select "Lake County Mapping and Online Parcel Mapping."
- Open the map and select the "Fire Evacuation" tab in the lower-right corner.
Direct map link: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/10688a627618414fa96159e8f70cba3c/page/Fire-Evacuation
Ongoing Response
The U.S. Forest Service continues to monitor the Camp Fire and is working closely with the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, and other responding agencies to assess fire behavior and coordinate response efforts.
Residents and visitors should continue to monitor official updates for the latest information on fire conditions, evacuation zones, road closures, and public safety guidance.
