Fire Crews Contain Wildfire Burning North of Deary, Idaho

Fire crews contain wildfire burning north of Deary, Idaho

LATAH COUNTY, Idaho -- Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire burning near Deary, Idaho on Sunday afternoon, according to Idaho Department of Lands.

Wildfire Near Deary Holds at 113 Acres, Now 40% Contained

DEARY, ID – The Cherry Fire, located about one mile northeast of Deary, remains at 113 acres and is now 40% contained, according to the Idaho Department of Lands. No structures are currently threatened. The fire is burning primarily in heavy logging slash within an active state endowment timber sale area, with a small portion extending into the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Crews continue mop-up operations amid challenging and hazardous…