ATHOL, Idaho -- Updated at 6:43 p.m. on August 15: The fire burning northeast of Athol is now over 2,702 acres, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.

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Updated at 12:21 p.m. on August 15

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuations have been issued for all residences east of East Dufort Road, on Talache Road, to include all side streets off Talache Road in this area, according to Bonner County Sherrif's Office.

Updated at 7:45 p.m. on August 14 - Evacuations have been expanded for the growing wildfire burning near Athol on Thursday evening, according to Idaho Department of Lands.

The wildfire burning northeast of Athol has grown to about 1,600 acres, or 2.5 square miles.

All previously issued Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations are still in place (see 5 p.m. update below.)

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