Crews make significant gains on Sunset Fire
Smoke from the Sunset Fire in southern Bonner County can be seen from the surrounding area. Led by Northern Rockies Team 5, the fire is 11% contained.
Photo courtesy USDA FOREST SERVICE
SANDPOINT — Significant gains were made this weekend on the Sunset Fire with crews reaching 32% containment of the 3,230-acre wildfire in southern Bonner County.
While the acreage is slightly higher, Northern Rockies Team 5 officials said it does not indicate the fire has grown. Instead, they said the number represents more accurate mapping from overnight infrared flights.
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