ATHOL, Idaho — Firefighters are making slow but steady progress on the wildfire burning near Athol on Tuesday evening.
According to Idaho Department of Lands, the 3,208-acre Sunset Fire burning northeast of Athol on the western slope of Lake Pend Oreille is 4% contained, as of Tuesday night.
Level 3 (GO NOW) and Level 2 (GET SET) evacuations are still in place. Click here for the most up-to-date evacuation orders.
IDL said 546 fire personnel are working on the fire, with a focus on strengthening containment lines along the fire’s southern flank.
Visible smoke and increased fire activity is expected as temperatures rise and wind picks up on Wednesday, into Thursday.
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.
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