Rocky Top Fire burning in Lapwai is threatening structures, evacuations in place

Rocky Top Fire burning in Lapwai is threatening structures, evacuations in place

According to Idaho Department of Lands, Rocky Top Fire is burning in the area of 26800 block of Rocky Lane in Lapwai. It has burned around 10 acres on July 4th.

UPDATE: Rocky Top Fire acreage corrected; fire 85% contained

LAPWAI, ID — Updated information from the Idaho Department of Lands corrects earlier reports on the Rocky Top Fire near Lapwai. As of 11:45 a.m. Sunday, the fire was estimated at 3.5 acres after more accurate mapping. The fire was previously listed at 5 acres. IDL said the Rocky Top Fire was 85% contained, and the wildland fire portion of the incident had been secured. The fire was reported at approximately 5:45 p.m. PT July 4 in the 26800 block…