Crews were able to quickly contain a 50-acre grass fire yesterday (Tue) near the Lewis-Clark Wildlife Club shooting range outside Lapwai off south Tom Beall Road.
Fire officials say the blaze started at the shooting range, but the cause has not been determined. No homes or other structures were threatened by the fire, which was brought under control and in the mop-up stages late last (Tue) night.
Meanwhile, fire crews benefited from light rain, higher humidity and cooler temperatures on the Williams Creek Fire burning near the remote Idaho County backcountry community of Orogrande.
The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office rescinded a Level 3 “Go” evacuation order for Orogrande residents. But because the U.S. Forest Service roadway closures remain in effect, residents and the public are not allowed inside the area until the closure order is removed.
The fire is now listed at more than 15,700 acres and is now 28 percent contained.
