SPOKANE — Fire crews have reached 80 percent containment on the County Line Fire burning near Plummer, as officials diverted resources from the completely contained Mowry Fire near Worley that burned nearly 90 acres.
The County Line Fire hasn’t grown since Saturday evening, consuming 192 acres between Kootenai and Benewah counties.
County Line Road remains closed as nearby trees weakened by fires present hazards near the roadway. Firefighters are working to clear the snags along the roadway. Crews are “hopeful” the road will open Monday, said Idaho Department of Lands Spokesperson Jonathan Luhnow.
The fire downed some power poles in the area, and Avista personnel are assessing plans to replace them, a release from the Department stated.