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Gwen fire evacuation levels reduced as containment level increases

HAILEY HILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 2 weeks AGO
by HAILEY HILL
Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 4:00 PM
The Latah County Sheriff's Office has announced that all evacuation zones for the Gwen Fire have been lowered to Level 1 – "BE READY." 

"It is important to remember wildfires are unpredictable and can change in a moment’s notice. We were fortunate to have cooler temperatures and a little bit of rain, but that doesn’t mean fire conditions can’t change. Stay alert and stay aware," the Sheriff's Office shared on their official Facebook page. 


Highway 3 and Highway 12 are open at this time, but people are being asked to drive cautiously, as fire crews are still actively working in the area. 



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