POST FALLS, Idaho — Evacuation notices and road closures are being lifted in the Post Falls area after firefighters made significant containment progress, with officers successfully lining off the perimeter.
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The fire, which was discovered on Friday, was burning in a heavily timbered area above the Spokane River, near the dam at Post Falls.
Incident Update: Evacuations Lifted, Crews Begin Mopping Up Parkway Fire
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The progress has allowed fire crews to begin mopping up the fire without damage to any surrounding structures.
The fire was contained to approximately 80 acres, and authorities have determined that it was caused by an abandoned campfire that had not been fully extinguished.
The campfire was located about a quarter of a mile to the north of West Riverview Drive, just north of the designated trail. Investigators are currently searching for the individuals responsible for the campfire, asking anyone who may have information to please contact the Post Falls Police Department at 207-773-3517.
