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Crews contain Manley Creek Fire
Bonner County Daily Bee, 5-29-25
SANDPOINT — The Manley Creek Fire has been contained at 7 acres, Idaho Department of Lands officials said in a press release Wednesday evening.
"The terrain is steep with some 75-degree slopes and crews cutting underbrush to make sure there is no heat or embers underneath," IDL officials said in the press release. "It is a slow, challenging process with crews having to watch for dangers."
A total of 47 firefighters were on site, securing the fire line and completing a progressive hose lay around the perimeter. A hose lay is a system of hoses put in place that firefighters can quickly access if there is a flare-up.
Fire crews have mopped up 100 feet within the fire’s perimeter, IDL officials said in the press release. The goal is to mop up 100% of the fire, except the structure, which is being handled by Selkirk Fire and Rescue.
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State, local responders battle five-acre Laclede area fire
Sandpoint Reader, 5-29-25
First responders with Selkirk Fire & Rescue battled a blaze May 27 that grew to include multiple structures and vehicles, as well as about five acres of vegetation, triggering an evacuation order in the Laclede area that has since been lifted.
According to an alert from officials, the fire was reported around 2:41 p.m. on a section of Lower Manley Creek Road, which prompted “ready” status for residents on Upper and Lower Manley Creek before being lifted around 6:18 p.m.
Selkirk Fire responded while requesting additional resources, and thanked interagency partners such as Bonner County Emergency Management, Bonner County EMS, Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, Northside and West Pend Oreille fire districts, as well as the Idaho Department of Lands, which took over full containment around 6:50 p.m. on May 27.
No injuries were reported, though according to a May 28 update from IDL, the fire is still active, 47 crew members mopping up hot spots and reinforcing the fire line. IDL stated that a “system of hoses” has been put in place to treat flare-ups.
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Boomtown: Post Falls residents appeal IDL approval of Marina 33 expansion project
KREM, 5-28-25
POST FALLS, Idaho — Post Falls residents who live along Marina 33 in Post Falls are bringing their concerns over the potential expansion to the Kootenai County court.
The expansion project would add new boat slips to the marina and was approved by the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) in February.
But neighbors filed an appeal against the project and are asking a judge to prevent the expansion.
"Enough is enough. I mean, how much more can the river handle?" said Scott Scofield, a resident among those opposing the project.
The project, spearheaded by 414 PF Hospitality LLC and StanCraft Companies, would add more than 100 new boat slips and relocate the existing ship store and sheriff boat garage.
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New video shows explosive fire near Laclede, Idaho
KXLY, 5-28-25
LACLEDE, Idaho — A house fire erupted into a 7-acre wildfire in Bonner County, destroying a family's property and causing evacuation orders near Laclede, southwest of Sandpoint.
The fire broke out on a private drive and spread quickly across the landscape. Evacuation orders were lifted after two hours around 6:30 p.m. once firefighters got the upper hand.
"Hundreds of volunteers look like they went up the hill, so I'm just glad they got it out as quick as they did," said Brittney Strenke, who lives near the fire.
Diesel and propane tanks exploded during the fire, adding to the danger. 47 firefighters from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, responded to fight the wildfire.
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Early season wildfire forces evacuation alerts
Bonner County Daily Bee, 5-27-25
LACLEDE — Wildfire season has arrived in Bonner County.
The fire, located on Manley Creek Road in the Laclede area, was reported about 2:41 p.m. after a structure fire spread into the surrounding vegetation, according to Selkirk Fire & Rescue officials.
“Today’s fire highlights how susceptible the local vegetation is to fire spread," Selkirk Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong said. "It’s concerning to see spot fires and this type of behavior so early into fire season."
Idaho Department of Lands officials said its crews responded to a mutual aid request from Selkirk Fire at about 3:40 p.m.
The structure contained diesel fuel and propane tanks, posing a danger to crews on the scene, IDL officials said in a press release.
The fire quickly spread into nearby vegetation and prompted the Bonner County Sheriff's Office to place residents on both Upper and Lower Manley Creek roads on "Ready" status for roughly two hours Tuesday afternoon.
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Evacuation lifted after Laclede fire contained
Fox28, 5-2-25
UPDATE: May 27 at 6:41 p.m.
All evacuation levels for residents in the Upper Manley Creek Rd. and Lower Manley Creek Rd. areas have been lifted, according to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL).
The structure where the fire originated contained diesel fuel and propane tanks, contributing to the fire’s spread, said Sharla Arledge, IDL public information officer.
Arledge confirmed that no firefighters were injured and that the fire was contained to three to five acres thanks to Selkirk fire crews and aerial support.
LACLEDE, Idaho – The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation warnings for a wildfire burning near Laclede.
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Wildfire evacuations canceled for Upper and Lower Manley Creek in Bonner County
KXLY, 5-27-25
LACLEDE, Idaho -- UPDATE at 6:30 p.m. on May 27: All evacuations for Upper and Lower Manley Creek Road in Laclede have been canceled, according to Bonner County Sheriff's Office.
Lower Manly Creek Road is now open to traffic.
4:45 P.M. May 27:
Upper and Lower Manley areas have been placed on "ready status" for potential evacuations as crews battle a growing wildfire that began as a single structure fire.
Fire crews responded to the initial call in the area Lower Manley Creek Road at 2:41 p.m. Tuesday. Crews arrived to find a structure fully engulfed with fire spreading into nearby vegetation.
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Evacuation lifted after Laclede fire contained
KHQ, 5-27-25
All evacuation levels for residents in the Upper Manley Creek Rd. and Lower Manley Creek Rd. areas have been lifted, according to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL).
The structure where the fire originated contained diesel fuel and propane tanks, contributing to the fire's spread, said Sharla Arledge, IDL public information officer.
Arledge confirmed that no firefighters were injured and that the fire was contained to three to five acres thanks to Selkirk fire crews and aerial support.
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