NEZ PERCE COUNTY, ID — Firefighters in Idaho are making progress on the Gwen Fire burning in Nez Perce and Latah counties.
According to Idaho Department of Lands, the Gwen Fire is now 10% contained at 28,805 acres. This is the first growth of containment since the fire started last Wednesday from lightening.
Both Highway 12 and Highway 3 have been reopened but some evacuations remain in effect.
For the latest evacuations, CLICK HERE.
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