Tamarack Resort temporarily closed due to wildfire activity [Video]

VALLEY COUNTY, Idaho — Tamarack Resort is temporarily closing as the Lava and Boulder fires force parts of Valley County into a level 2 “Set” evacuation.

Tamarack Resort President Scott Turlington issued the following statement in a press release on Tuesday:

“At Tamarack Resort, the safety of our guests and team members remains our highest priority. In response to recent wildfire activity south of the resort from the Lava and Boulder fires, Valley County has upgraded the area’s status from “Ready” to “Set” under the “Ready, Set, Go” program. As a result, we are temporarily closing the resort and all facilities.

Our team is now working with guests and homeowners on preparations for a safe departure from the resort. This precautionary measure is being taken with their well-being and the safety of our team in mind.

We are grateful for the hard work of firefighters across our state who are …