The Ridge Creek Fire is now 15% contained.
The Eastern Area Incident Management Team and U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday the human-caused wildfire burning 3.5 miles east of the north end of Hayden Lake along Hayden Creek Road has engulfed 2,781 acres. The fire, which started Aug. 3, is being engaged by 413 personnel, 14 engines, six pieces of heavy equipment and nine crews.
Fires continue to burn north of Hayden and in Post Falls, with some relief from weather and the round-the-clock work of firefighters and crews to contain the blazes.