UPDATE: According to new numbers from the IDL, the fire has burned 1,200 acres so far.
The Clearwater River Casino has been evacuated because of an active wildfire north of the casino, according to Nez Perce County Emergency Management’s Facebook page.
The fire, which started burning late Sunday night and has continued into Monday morning, was still active as of about 6 a.m. Monday. Fire crews are attempting to establish a perimeter to contain it, according to Nez Perce County Emergency Management. The casino, RV park, gas station and residential area along U.S. Highway 95/12 have been evacuated. The highway had been closed for a time, but is now reopened. Those traveling along that route are asked to use caution and not turn off toward the casino. (Lewiston Tribune)
