Wildfire Alert: Parkway Fire – Current as of 4:30 PM PT on 8/4/2023

Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 08/04/2023 05:34 PM MDT

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Parkway Fire within 200 Feet of Homes, Kootenai Sheriff’s Office Preparing for Evacuations

Idaho Department of Lands is on the scene of the 15-acre Parkway Fire next to the Spokane River by the dam near Post Falls. The fire is within 200 feet of homes and the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has ordered evacuations in the area. More information about evacuations can be found on the Kootenai County Emergency Management Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kootenaiOEM

This fire is being fought by both air and on the ground with multiple aircraft responding (including helicopters and fixed wing) along with two (2) hand crews, three (3) engines, and a dozer.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Remember, never fly a drone near a wildfire incident. If your drone is in the air, we must ground our aircraft, which puts the lives of wildland firefighters at risk.

View the location of the Parkway Fire on IDL’s Idaho Fire Map:

https://gis1.idl.idaho.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=49bc88dc5e144ae2b3cd60a726168377&extent=-13022089.528%2C6056466.3977%2C-13020298.0351%2C6057899.592%2C102100

Most wildfires are caused by humans. Be part of the solution – learn how!

· Be aware of and follow all fire restrictions

· During closed burn season, before burning debris apply for a free burn permit – it’s the law

· Use campfires safely by staying clear of flammable debris and burning on mineral soil

· Maintain vehicles and OHVs properly – especially their tires - so you don’t spark a fire

· Secure trailer chains so they don’t drag and cause a fire

· Never park over dry grass because hot exhaust systems can start a fire

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Idaho Department of Lands in partnership with two Timber Protection Associations and with the support of rural volunteer fire departments and other partners, provides fire suppression and prevention on more than 9 million acres of state and private forests and rangelands in Idaho. IDL focuses on initial attack with the goal of keeping fires at 10 acres or less. IDL protects and preserves important endowment timber assets that help fund Idaho schools and other beneficiaries, as well as millions of acres of private forestland.

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