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July 22, 2021 9:15 PM
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HOPE, Idaho A series of fires that have been burning north of Hope, Idaho since early July have burned over 400 acres and are 31 percent contained in total.
Bonner County Emergency Management Team said the wildfire was caused by lightning on July 7, which resulted in starting six fires, and is burning seven miles north of Hope. It has burned 436 acres, which is over half of a square mile.
Two fires burned together bringing the number down to five. The team said four fires have since been contained, but one that has burned 400 acres has not been contained.