US EditionDogs Lost During Wildfire Burning Near Athol Reunited with Family
Firefighters found and reunited two dogs with their family amid the Sunset Fire, which has burned over 3,200 acres with 6% containment, officials said.
- On Tuesday afternoon, Idaho Department of Lands firefighters rescued two dogs separated from their family and reunited them a few miles from their Crosswhite Road home while controlling the Sunset Fire's western flank.
- The blaze began on Aug. 13 and grew to 3,208 acres with 4% containment, according to the Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team's Aug. 20 morning update.
- Aerial and infrared resources are locating heat pockets using helicopters, water scoopers, and daytime infrared flights at 18,000 feet to aid suppression efforts.
- The American Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at Sagle Elementary School, and evacuation orders expanded northeast of Athol with some zones at 'go status' for immediate departure.
- Forest closure areas and a temporary flight restriction remain, and authorities cautioned boaters to avoid waters used for suppression amid a forecast of higher temperatures and dry conditions.
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KHQ Right NowSunset Fire burning 2,208 acres near Athol, 6% contained
UPDATE: August 20 at 11:15 p.m. The Sunset Fire is burning 2,208 acres as of Wednesday night, and firefighters have achieved 6% containment, according to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL). Hotshots and hand crews strengthened the western fire lines with the help of engines and other heavy equipment. Firefighters also worked to establish fire
Dogs lost during wildfire burning near Athol reunited with family
By Tori Luecking Click here for updates on this story ATHOL, Idaho (KXLY) — Fire crews came to the rescue of two dogs who were separated from their family during the wildfire burning near Athol on Tuesday afternoon, according to Idaho Department of Lands. While working to control flames on the western flank of the over 3,000-acre Sunset Fire, firefighters came across two lost dogs wandering in the grass. IDL said the dogs were a few miles fr…
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