Idaho Nonprofit Supporting Firefighters as They Battle Sunset Fire Near Athol

Crews continue mop-up efforts as Sunset Fire reaches 66% containment

UPDATE: August 27 at 9:25 p.m. According to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), the Sunset Fire has been 66% contained. Fire crews worked throughout Wednesday securing fire lines around the entire perimeter of the fire, and continued mop-up operations. 250 structural assessments were completed during the past few days, IDL reported, as equipment was

Fire service issue warning to anyone living near wildfire burning for weeks

Residents in affected areas are advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution against smoke exposure

Idaho nonprofit supporting firefighters as they battle Sunset Fire near Athol

North Idaho nonprofit "Bestowing the Basics" is working to support the Selkirk firefighters by providing food and drinks as they continue battling the wildfire.

Containment grows for large wildfire burning near Athol

ATHOL, Idaho -- Crews are continuing to make good progress on the over 3,000-acre wildfire burning near Athol on Tuesday evening, according to Idaho Department of Lands.

North Idaho's Sunset Fire 66% Contained; Evacuation Orders Lifted

ATHOL, ID — The Sunset Fire, burning on the western slope of Lake Pend Oreille northeast of Athol, is currently 66% contained, according to Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 5. The fire, which began on August 13, 2025, has burned 3,230 acres and is under investigation. Incident Commander Joe Sampson said crews are securing firelines, performing mop-up operations, and extinguishing residual heat along the perimeter. Helicopters co…