Search Still On For Idaho Man Missing After Fire Evacuation

Police in southeastern Idaho recently identified a man who went missing during a fire evacuation and hasn't been seen since July 31. It's believed the man went missing in the area of Heise, 25 miles outside Idaho Falls.

Idaho police are asking the public to share any information they might have pertaining to a missing 64-year-old man who disappeared during the Big Rock Fire. The man was recently identified as Robert Quinn. There has been no sign of him for a week now, according to Local News 8.

The Big Rock Fire was listed at 22 percent containment going into the evening of August 4, according to East Idaho News. The fire is currently listed at over 2,100 acres in size and 30 percent containment, according to Watch Duty.

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A Jefferson County Man Has Been Missing For A Week Following A Fire Evacuation

Robert Quinn is missing out of Heise, ID   Credit: Idaho Cold Cases; Jefferson County SO

According to details shared by Idaho Cold Cases, Quinn was last seen near the fire's evacuation center near the community of Heise on July 31. No information was given as to whether or not Quinn was displaced by the fire or if he attempted to return home. To date, there have been no updates online regarding the safe return of Quinn to the area.

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Please keep an eye out if you live or work northeast of Idaho Falls for Robert Quinn. If you see him, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, at 208-745-9210.