Thorne Creek firefighters battling steep terrain, hot conditions but optimistic
and last updated 2021-07-30 11:05:38-04
THOMPSON FALLS â Some people are still under evacuation orders because of the huge Thorne Creek Fire west of Thompson Falls, which has now consumed just under 12,000 acres.
However, firefighters believe they re making good headway with protection measures.
It s been a scary couple of days on the Lower Clark Fork, as the Thorne Creek Fire continues active burning, engulfing the steep ridge north of the river and coming close to homes along Blue Slide Road.
But firefighters are using planned ignitions to deprive the fire of fuel.
Weather Forecast: Very hot to start the weekend
kpax.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kpax.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Thorne Creek fire expands to 13,000+ acres
krtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from krtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Hot, dry, and smoky start to the weekend
kpax.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kpax.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.