Lightning Fires Threaten Tamarack, Evacuations Ordered

Tamarack Resort halts operations as Rock Fire prompts possible evacuations

tamarack resort.. suspending all resort operations until further notice.officials.. telling people in zones 5.. 6.. and 7 in the west mountain area .. to be 're

Fires spread to 1,000 acres near Tamarack, prompting resort to close

Multiple lightning-caused fires have spanned about 1,000 acres near Tamarack Resort.

Lightning fires threaten Tamarack, evacuations ordered

BY MAX SILVERSON The Star-News Lightning started several wildfires on West Mountain Tuesday night that grew to over 1000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, creating a towering smoke plume over Tamarack Resort and homes along West Mountain Road.  The Valley County Sheriff’s Office issued a “ready” evacuation order on Wednesday for all residents along the west side of Lake Cascade from West Roseberry Road to Bear Trail.  “The ready order is being re…

Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Temporarily Suspends Operations Due to Nearby Wildfire - SnowBrains

Rock Fire from the Tamarack Resort webcam. UPDATED August 14, 2025 – 11 a.m. PST – Tamarack Resort has just reached out to SnowBrains with the following update: “Fire crews made strong progress on containment efforts yesterday and continue active firefighting operations today. After reviewing today’s planned firefighting activities and current air quality conditions, we have made the decision to suspend all resort operations for the day. The saf…

Idaho Ski Resort Suspends All On-Mountain Activities Due To Nearby Fires

Tamarack Resort in Idaho has shut down all on-mountain activities for today in response to fire activity in the surrounding area that grew last night. It’s not clear exactly how big the fire is, where it is, or how it started, though CBS 2 Boise reports that a fast moving thunderstorm that moved through the area between 9:30 and 10:30pm might have sparked it. Nearby Fires Close On-Mountain Activities For today, August 13th, Tamarack Reosort has…