Saturday, October 10, 2026
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A tree is seen consumed in flames in this photo taken by Sam Owen Fire Department's Todd Wendle of the Sunset Fire in southern Bonner County.

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Volunteers, fireboats help battle Sunset Fire
August 21, 2025 1 a.m.

Volunteers, fireboats help battle Sunset Fire

We, personnel of volunteer fire departments, are asked what do we do all day? Well here is a brief glimpse into a volunteer firefighter's day whose district is adjacent to one of our many waterways during a major forest fire. In Bonner County; Timberlake, Selkirk Fire, Sandpoint Fire, and Sam Owen Fire all have fireboats as part of their fleet of firefighting apparatus.