Fires In Local Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Holding Steady

The local timber fires in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are holding steady.

The Sand Mountain fire in North Latah County outside Harvard remains at 58% containment at about 1,600 acres.  The Johnson Creek Fire North of Elk River is holding at around 1,300 acres with 44% containment.

The fires were sparked by lightning on July 7th.