Crews hold Sunset Fire in check at 3,208 acres
A view of the Sunset Fire from a fireboat en route to assist ground forces protecting values at risk along the shoreline of Lake Pend Oreille in southern Bonner County.
Photo courtesy IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS
SANDPOINT — Crews of the Sunset Fire again held the wildfire in check, keeping acreage burned to 3,208 acres.
Flanking and torching behavior were expected to increase Wednesday in areas with isolated residual heat as heavy fuels continue to burn. As fuels continue to dry, higher temperatures and lower relative humidity will result in increased potential for fire activity, Northern Rockies Team 5 officials said.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
