ATHOL, Idaho — Evacuations have been adjusted for the growing wildfire burning near Athol on Monday night.
According to Idaho Department of Lands, the ‘Sunset Fire,’ burning northeast of Athol on the western slope of Lake Pend Oreille, is currently estimated at 3,208 acres, or just over 4.5 square miles.
As of Monday night, the wildfire is 0% contained and over 400 fire personnel are working to control the flames.
Previously issued Level 1 (GET SET) evacuations for the community of Bayview have been lifted and no evacuations are in place for Kootenai County.
Level 3 (GO NOW), Level 2 (GET SET) and Level 1 (GET READY) evacuations are still in effect in Bonner County. Click here for the most up-to-date evacuations.
An evacuation center is operating at Cocolalla Bible Camp (209 Cocolalla Loop Road). Livestock evacuation space is also open at the Bonner County Fairgrounds on a limited basis.
As of Sunday afternoon, parts of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest are closed to the public due to the fire.
IDL said fire crews are working to establish, hold and improve firelines along the western flank of the fire and near Blacktail Mountain and south of Talache.
Structure protection teams are also patrolling and assessing properties along Talache Road and Butler Creek, implementing structure protection as needed.
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