According to Inciweb the Ridge Creek Fire above Hayden Lake is now estimated to be 300-400 acres and is NOT listed as contained on Wildcad.🌲🔥🔥 No mandatory evacuations are in place as of this morning. Follow Kootenai County Emergency Management for official updates on evacuations. #NorthIdahoNews Post Sponsored By: Lake City Excavation https://lakecityexcavation.com/ Lake City Excavation We specialize in excavation, concrete flatwork, utility repairs, driveways, hardscaping, retaining walls,

Here are three real-time maps worth checking if you’re tracking wildfires, chemical spills, or air quality: InciWeb: U.S. Forest Service map with fire updates, evacuations, and incident details. Google Chemical Map: Updated weekly with chemical spills and incident reports. PurpleAir: Real-time air quality sensors tracking smoke and industrial pollution. Know of any others? Drop them in the comments. | Rob Benson