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Beaver County Sheriff to allow escorted access for fire evacuees Tuesday

By Gephardt Daily Staff · June 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of an orange traffic cone positioned near a fence line on a dusty rural road in Beaver County, symbolizing restricted access and controlled movement during an emergency situation.
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The Beaver County Sheriff's Office and Cottonwood Fire officials are permitting limited escorted access for certain property owners on Tuesday morning. This access applies to homes and cabins located within specific areas of Eagle Point and Kents Lake.

Key takeaways

  • Beaver County Sheriff's Office and Cottonwood Fire officials are coordinating limited escorted access for Tuesday morning.
  • Access is restricted to house and cabin owners in the Eagle Point and Kents Lake areas.
  • Included locations for escorted access are Merchant Valley, Hi-Lo Estates, and Whispering Pines.

The Beaver County Sheriff's Office, working in coordination with Cottonwood Fire officials, will allow limited escorted access for house and cabin owners on Tuesday morning. This measure is restricted to certain areas impacted by fire evacuations.

The permitted access is limited specifically to the Eagle Point and Kents Lake areas. Included in this access are Merchant Valley, Hi-Lo Estates, and Whispering Pines.

This access is intended solely for owners of homes and cabins located within these designated zones.

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