Level 3 evacuation issued for brush fire near Q'emiln Park in Post Falls

POST FALLS, Idaho —

Updated on August 5 at 7:31 p.m.

Evacuations for the Parkway Fire updated Saturday with some areas lowering to Level 1 (Get Ready) and Level 2 (Get Set) and others rising to Level 3 (Go Now!).

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Updated on August 4 at 8:43 p.m.

Evacuations have been downgraded to a level 1 (GET SET) and 2 (GET READY).

Kootenai County Fire Rescue released that their crews, along with Idaho Department of Lands air and ground crews, are still working aggressively on the fire.

They have estimated the Parkway fire to be at 20 acres in size. They are beginning to gain containment and are making significant impact.

There are no new evacuations at this time and are working to protect all the structures in the area.

They will be providing another update at 9:00 p.m.

Updated August 4 at 7:10 p.m.

The level 3 evacuation is still issued. People in the area need to leave immediately. There is a Red Cross evacuation center open at the Mullan Trail Elementary School.

The fire has increased to 18 acres and there are about 20 - 30 homes in the area threatened by the fire. The fire is still at 0% containment.

We have learned that this was originally two separate fires that have combined into one. It is still estimated to be about 16 acres big.

Updated August 4 at 5:27 p.m.

A level 3 evacuation has been issued for people living in the Riverview Terrace area.

If you live within any of these evacuation boundaries, a shelter has been set up at the Mullan Trail Elementary School at 300 W Cherry Ave.

Idaho Department of Lands has estimated that the Parkway Fire has burned 16 acres. The fire is within 200 feet on homes.

There are two fire crews, three engines and a dozer on scene.

Updated on August 4 at 4:16 p.m.

Officials released that Local that there are level 1 and 2 evacuations for the areas around the fire.

Kootenai County Emergency Management has stated that residents within the boundary of the map are under a level 1 and 2 evacuation.

Level 2 means "GET READY"

Updated on August 4 at 4:03 p.m.

A brush fire has sparked near Q'emiln Park in Post Falls.

Fire crews are on scene are and fighting this fire. There have been multiple reports from people passing by.

Black smoke is clearly visible from I-90.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Check back for updates.

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