ATHOL, Idaho — Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations have been ordered for a wildfire burning near Athol, Idaho.
The Sunset Fire has burned an estimated 675 acres as of 8 p.m. Wednesday. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) says the fire destroyed three structures as of Wednesday evening.
IDL says they are getting help from the Bonner County Sheriff's Office and rural and county fire departments. There are helicopters, multiple engines, a tanker and the Panhandle Hot Shot Crew on the scene at this time.
The Bonner County Sheriff's Office says evacuations are in place in the following places:
Level 3: The entirety of Little Blacktail Road and all tertiary streets.
Level 2: All residents a quarter mile north of Little Blacktail on Blacktail Road.
Level 1: All residents a half mile north of Little B