Parkway Fire holds steady at 80 acres near Post Falls

Publish date: 2024-04-06

The Idaho Department of Lands said in an update that the Parkway fire which started on August 4, burning near Post Falls is holding steady after growing to an estimated 80 acres overnight.

The fire is currently burning in steep terrain with heavy timber fueling the fire above the Spokane River near the Post Falls dam and is 0% contained.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office did issue an evacuation notice on Friday for the surrounding area that is still in effect.

The Idaho Department of Lands has two helicopters that are aggressively attacking the fire from the air, four engines, three hand crews and a dozer currently working on the fire. They also say there are fixed-wing aircraft on standby if they need them.

There are road closures in effect in the area and people are asked to avoid the area if possible and to watch for personnel and equipment if they must travel through the area.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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