An air quality alert has been issued as elevated concentrations of wildfire smoke from area fires are expected to persist.

According to an update released Saturday by The Idaho Panhandle National Forest, many areas may deteriorate from unhealthy to hazardous levels as the fire danger rating remains extreme and fire-starting fuels remain extremely dry. A drying and warming trend can be expected into the week, with daytime temperatures in the 80s and 90s and warm overnight temperatures. Winds are expected to shift west and southwest and no precipitation is in sight.

Relative humidity will generally be on the rise, however, poor relative humidity recovery is expected in higher elevations.

Incident summary listing of active fires:

The Parker Ridge Fire is at 6,147 acres with 27 percent contained. It began by lightning on July 29 northwest of Bonners Ferry. It is a Type 3 fire. Firefighters utilizing hand and dozer lines on the north and south flanks of the fire were tested by recent winds, and they held. Fire activity was moderate Friday and will continue to spread up drainages and back downslopes in both Long Creek and in Parker Creek drainages with short uphill runs to top of ridge Sunday. The fire is expected to grow to the west and south in the Parker Creek drainage. Firefighters are using a confine/contain strategy because of the high number of beetle-killed lodgepole pine (90 percent) which affects safety. Fire crews will continue building line, mop up, and structure protection near Smith Creek. Felling operations on the Westside Road and night operations continue. Closures are in effect. Stage II voluntary evacuations on the Westside Road have been reduced to Stage I Alert. Info: 267-6773 or email parkerridgefireinfo@gmail.com.

The Big Lost Fire is at 1,280 acres and 31 percent contained. It is a Type 3 Fire. It is burning east of Potlatch near U.S. Highway 6, 10 miles south of Emida and three miles north-northeast of Harvard, Latah County. Fire activity was moderate through the weekend, creeping and smoldering with single-tree torching within the fire perimeters. As of Sunday, firefighters continued to develop perimeter control and installation of containment lines with possible burnouts of firelines. Aircraft was used to secure spot fires and perimeter control. Closures are in effect. The Laird Park and White Pine Campgrounds (includes the Grizzly Boy Scout Camp) have been evacuated and are closed.

The Not Creative Fire is at 150 acres and is now 100 percent contained. The Type 2 fire started Aug 13 and is located four miles north of Rose Lake on the south side of I-90. Firefighters will continue finishing and strengthening fire lines; the entire perimeter has hose line around it. Firefighters are ready for initial attack. The team is transitioning the fire back to the local district. Fire Information Facebook: Shoshone County Fire Prevention Coop http://tinyurl.com/ppx3uhd.

The Clark Fork Complex fires are at 11,589 acres and include the Scotchman Peak, Whitetail and Marten fires (east of Lake Pend Oreille in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest) plus six smaller fires in the Kootenai NF in Montana. They are at zero percent containment and are Type 2 fires. Closures are in effect, but no evacuations. No structures are immediately threatened in Idaho. Information:406-210-9225 or 406-827-0738 (phone coverage is limited, call back if not connected).

The Scotchman Peak Fire is at 2,616 acres. It started Aug. 13 four miles northeast of Clark Fork, north of U.S. Highway 200. The southwest flank of the fire has crossed over the southern ridge of the peak and is slowly backing down the hill to the southwest. Friday's precipitation slowed its movement. Excellent progress was made on completing the contingency line along the foot of the slope. The fire continues to burn on the east side of the peak in the Blue Creek drainage. A structure assessment/protection plan is being developed.

The Whitetail Fire is at 927 acres. It is south of U.S. Highway 200, nine miles south of Clark Fork and eight miles southwest of Heron, Mont. The fire exhibited some torching but little movement Friday. Firefighters worked on the northwest flank assisted by aerial drops of fire retardant. The fire is burning southeast of Whitetail Peak in the "Deer Creek" area. With assistance from helicopters to control spotting, crews continue to improve the line along the 332 road and hold the fire south of 332.

The Marten Fire is at five acres. It started Aug. 19 to the west of the Whitetail Fire. On Friday, aerial drops of fire retardant significantly decreased fire activity.

The Marble Creek Fire is at 1,437 acres and is zero percent contained. The Type 3 fire began Aug. 11 because of lightning. On Friday, the fire was active and grew by 200 acres with interior burning, trees torching and spotting due primarily to winds. The fire moved downslope on the northeast corner and western flank. Resources were relocated to safe areas Saturday due to Red Flag winds that could compromise personnel safety. Moderate spread to the north and northeast is expected. Fire fighters are utilizing a combination of direct and indirect line construction and holding, as well as structure protection of residences and infrastructure in the St. Joe River corridor. Closures are in effect.

Tower Fire is at 10,238 acres and is all in Washington and 2 percent contained. The fire started in Colville National Forest and is visible from Priest Lake. Area command is in place for fires in the Colville NF, which is managing the fire with guidance from Idaho Panhandle NF fire management. The fire grew about 400 acres Friday because of winds. With Sunday's weather, moderate rates of fire spread were expected mainly to the west and north. Firefighters are building hand line and dozer line around the south and north corners of the fire. A major effort that crews are undertaking is to work toward connecting the dozer line on the south corner to the planned east containment line. The Tower Fire is in the Kaniksu Complex, which is at is 11,159 acres and includes Baldy, Greece Creek, Onata Creek and Tower fires. 300 military personnel will join the incident to assist residents with 'FireWise' work around their homes. Tower Fire evacuation notices - Pend Oreille County Sheriff Department Bear Paw vicinity: Level 1 (get ready). Bonner County Sheriff Department Big Meadow and vicinity: Level 2 (get set); residents should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. Bonner County Level 1 for: Highway 57 Corridor North (of Dickensheet Road), Highway 57 Corridor South (of Dickensheet Rd). A portion of the Newport Ranger District of the Colville National Forest is closed. Fire information: 907-750-1639 or email towerfireinfo@gmail.com.

The Grizzly Complex is at 6,865 acres zero percent contained. The Type 3 fire started Aug. 10 with 16 lightning-caused fires. Several fires have burned together the past few days with a reported increase of 2,500 acres. The Lower Flat Fire (2,572 acres) encompasses Upper Stoney, Lower Stoney, North Suburban, South Suburban and East Suburban; North Grizzly Fire (1,809 acres) encompasses Grizzly Ridge; and South Bobtail (2,165) encompasses Bobtail Fire; the Downey Fire remains separate at nine acres.

The Murray Peak, Bennett Peak, Pond Peak, and Taylor Saddle fires were contained by earlier district firefighting efforts and together are 10 acres. Fires were moderate Friday, with uphill runs and flanking. Fire is anticipated to continue moving through heavy fuels and is expected to spread due to terrain and expected winds. The fire has compromised the West Fork Road of the Eagle Creek area and has burned to the Settlers Cedar Grove. Firefighters will continue to work on containment opportunities and measures to protect structures and the Grove, as well as South Suburban.

The Snow Peak Complex is at 270 acres and is a Type 3 fire that includes the following fires: Pretty, Ruby Point, Basin Creek, Trail 55, Caribou, Lightning Ridge, Chicadee, Game, Pole Creek, My Ruby and Salt Pork. Due to terrain, limited resources and no immediate threats to life and structures, the Snow Peak Complex does not have firefighters on the ground. Firefighter resources are focused on higher priority fires where lives, structures and valuable resources are threatened. The County has closed Highway 50 over Gold Pass.

Residents in most counties throughout North Idaho can receive evacuation notices by text message by registering with a service called "Nixle." To register, text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts. This is a free citizen voice and text alert notification service. For closure details visit Idaho Panhandle National Forest's (IPNF) website at www.fs.usda.gov/IPNF.