Wildfire near Silverwood
Photo by Jenay Blackwell A smoke plume rises near Silverwood Theme Park on Friday afternoon.
ATHOL — Firefighters are responding to a wildfire burning near Silverwood Theme Park and evacuations in the area are underway.
The fire has reportedly burned about five acres. It was discovered about 4 p.m. A huge smoke plume was visible for miles.
A spokesman with Kootenai County Fire & Rescue said multiple agencies are battling the blaze and trying to keep it south of Brunner Road.
He said Silverwood Theme Park was asked to close and evacuate and nearby homes are also being evacuated.