UPDATE: September 11 at 6:35 p.m.

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) reported that after reaching a size of 47 acres, the Sage Brush Fire has been 100% contained.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, which ignited about 3 miles northeast of Athol.

According to the IDL, crews will continue mop-up operations throughout the next few days, working to put out any remaining spot fires and extinguish all burning material from the fire's perimeter inward.

The public was urged to continue avoiding trails and roads where fire crews are working.

UPDATE: September 8 at 10:50 p.m.

Evacuation orders have been downgraded to Level 1 "Get Ready".'

The Bonner County Sheriff's Office had previously issued evacuation orders for several roads near the blaze.

According to the I

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