ATHOL, Idaho – The Sage Brush Fire, burning approximately 3 miles northeast of Athol, has grown to an estimated size between 10 and 15 acres, prompting the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office to issue evacuation orders for residents in the area.

According to Bonner County Emergency Management (BCEM), Level 3 “Go” evacuation orders have been issued for the station off Mi Road, as well as for residents on Candle Hill Road, Sagebrush Way, Parkwood Drive, Zeeland Road, Rain Drive and Angelwood Lane.

Level 2 “Ready” evacuation advisories have been issued for residents in the area of Rocksprings, Doe Run, Hatchet Lane, Genesis Lane, Trails End, Misty Meadows, Rodeo Road and Resort Road.

BCEM announced that an evacuation center has been established at Real Life Ministries on 30447 North Roughstock

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