Fire prompts evacuation order near Worley

Update (4:30 p.m.): Crews are making "good progress" on the initial effort to contain the County Line Fire, according to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.

"A combination of air support, ground suppression and dozer lines have helped to slow the growth of the fire at this time," the Tribe said in a public statement. "Emergency personnel from multiple agencies continue to coordinate efforts to gain operational control of the situation and to extinguish the fire."

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has temporary emergency relocation shelter on standby in Worley and Plummer, in case they are needed.

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Kootenai County Emergency Management has issued the following order in relation to the County Line Fire:

GO NOW and GET SET evacuation notices have been issued for the County Line Fire. Residents under GO NOW need to leave immediately. Residents under GET SET need to get prepared to leave at a moments notice. Any livestock on County Line Road needs to be evacuated immediately. Kootenai County Fairgrounds can accept livestock if needed.

As of 3:15 p.m., no injuries or damaged structures have been reported, Sheriff Bob Norris told the Press.

This is a developing story.

The County Line Fire is pictured Saturday afternoon. (Photo and video provided by Kootenai County Sheriff's Office)