Briefs August 28, 2010

Wells Fargo Bank robbed Friday night

COEUR d'ALENE - A man robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at 114 E. Appleway Ave. on Friday night, police said.

Coeur d'Alene police Sgt. Christie Wood said the suspect, wearing a black mask, entered the bank about 6 p.m. He "made it known he had a weapon," and fled with a black grocery sack with an undisclosed amount of cash.

He was last seen riding southbound on Government Way on a gray, three-speed bike.

He was described as being his in late 20s to early 30s, and was wearing a black helmet, jean shorts, short-sleeve, button-up shirt, and white shoes with red and black stripes.

Police searched the area and an investigation continues.

Firefighter injured in Idaho blaze

BOISE (AP) - U.S. Forest Service officials said a firefighter was injured while working to contain a wildfire in central Idaho and will remain hospitalized overnight.

The man was struck by a falling tree while fighting the Jesse Fire, a small blaze burning seven miles northwest of Salmon, and flown to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The National Interagency Fire Center reported Friday that crews were battling more wildfires in Idaho than in any other state. About 312,600 acres - or roughly 490 square miles - of active fires were burning in Idaho, the agency said.