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From east, west and beyond

awareness while recreating and make space for fire personnel as they navigate the area.

Farther to the north, in Pend Oreille County, Wash., but only 10 miles west of Coolin, burns the Consalus Fire. Measured at 248 acres as of July 12, there are currently 186 personnel, half a dozen hand crews, two engines, and other types of logging and firefighting equipment assigned to the blaze.

Officials reported the Consalus Fire 10% contained on July 12, and pleaded with the public in their daily report to not fly drones in the area of the fire.

“If you fly, we can’t,” fire officials stated.

While no roads are closed in association with the Consalus Fire, members of the public are asked to avoid Forest Service roads near the incident as a matter of firefighter and public safety.

For the most recent updates on all area fires, go to inciweb.wildfire.gov.