Alene Dispatch Zone News Today

Containment on area fires is up and firefighters are making strides on a number of fronts. Also, thanks to recent rains and lower temperatures, fire danger is down in the region, prompting land managers to move from Stage II to Stage I fire restrictions in the five northern counties beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.

COEUR D’ALENE – Recent rain and lower temperatures have reduced fire danger across the Panhandle, prompting land managers to move from Stage II to Stage I fire restrictions in the Coeur d’Alene Dispatch Zone beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Firefighters took advantage of the precipitation to improve containment lines on the Ridge Creek Fire on Tuesday. Minimal fire activity was expected to progress through the day and evening.