KELLOGG — After six days, the Gold Run Fire is 100% contained.

Jen Russell, public information officer for the North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team, announced the milestone in a Monday morning news release, highlighting firefighters' work over the past six days.

"Over the past several days, firefighters successfully constructed and secured fireline around the entire perimeter of the fire, extinguished hot spots and reduced residual heat well into the fire interior," she said. "Continued patrols and mop-up operations have ensured the fire remains contained despite recent hot, dry and windy conditions."

The fire, which started on the afternoon of June 16, remains at 217 acres. It burned a large swath of land between Elizabeth Park and Big Creek on the south side of Interstate 90.

Russell also announced that the Type 3 team, which arrived Thursday, will return control of the incident to the local Idaho Department of Lands unit on Tuesday morning. As work progresses, noncritical supplies and equipment will be removed from the fire area.

"Resources assigned to the incident will continue to be released as part of the ongoing demobilization process, allowing firefighters and equipment to return to their home units and remain available for emerging incidents across the region," she said.

In the fire's early stages, roughly 200 people were evacuated from the Big Creek and Elizabeth Park areas. Residents were allowed to return home Thursday but were asked to remain prepared for another potential emergency. Monday morning, Shoshone County Sheriff Shawn Wehr said he expects all evacuation readiness levels to be lifted within 24 hours.

No injuries or fatalities have been reported, and no homes were lost in the fire. At least three nonresidential structures were destroyed, including maintenance and storage buildings at Shoshone Golf Course.

Monday, crews from Avista Utilities began repairing power lines damaged by the fire. According to Russell, restoration efforts will focus on replacing damaged poles and restoring service to customers affected since the fire began.

Country Club Road and Gold Run Road will remain closed for now as crews continue suppression repair work, utility repairs and equipment removal.

"The Idaho Department of Lands would like to thank the many cooperating agencies, firefighters, emergency responders, utility crews, and community members who contributed to the successful suppression of the Gold Run Fire," Russell said. "Their teamwork, professionalism, and commitment helped protect lives, property, infrastructure, and natural resources throughout the incident."

The fire remains under Idaho Department of Lands protection. Cooperating agencies include the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Bureau of Land Management, Silver Valley Fire Rescue, Shoshone County Sheriff's Office and Avista.

Early reports indicated the fire may have started after a transformer exploded near Elizabeth Park. However, the official cause remains under investigation.