SPOKANE VALLEY -- Some residents of the Ponderosa are being allowed to return to their homes after being evacuated on Thursday night, but authorities warn that they could be re-evacuated.

Around noon officials began to allow residents to returnt to their homes with the requirement that they show identification.

Later, so many residents flooded the area that authorities lifted the identification requirement.

On Thursday the Red Cross opened shelters for the hundreds of people told to evacuate their homes when the Valley View wildfire started and quickly got out of control.

That fire burned 1,200 acres and burned 13 homes.

More than 130 people filled Univesity High School when they were forced out of their homes by the Valley View wildfire.

The Red Cross shelter at University High School took in 136 people, providing food, water and a place to sleep for them.

If you would like to make donations or offer assistance visit www.spokanredcross.org or call (509) 326-3330.

LATEST EVACUATION INFORMATION:

Here is the latest evacuation information from the Spokane Co. Sheriff's Office for the Valley View Wildfire 4 p.m. on Friday.

* The Ponderosa neighborhood (south of 32nd and southwest of Dishman-Mica Rd.) is now under a level two evacuation. This means homeowners can return to their homes. Residents there are advised that they should not unpack their valuables because, if the fire flares up again, they may be required to re-evacuate.

* The neighborhood from 16th Ave. to 24th Ave. west of Dishman-Mica Rd. remains closed at this time.

* The Park Hill neighborhood remains closed until further notice as well.

* The fire command post was relocated from the Lutheran Church at Dishman-Mica and Shaffer to Fortieth and Pines Road, allowing its members to have their facility back for weekend services.