JULIAETTA, Idaho — Firefighters have successfully contained a wildfire that was threatening structures in north-central Idaho.
The blaze, named the Juliaetta Fire, started around noon Wednesday near the tiny town of Juliaetta in Latah County, about 30 miles northeast of Lewiston.
The fire grew to about 20 acres, threatening 15 to 20 structures. Idaho Department of Lands officials say evacuations were not necessary, however, and the buildings are no longer threatened.
The fire was completely contained by Friday afternoon.
No one was hurt and no buildings burned in the fire. The cause remains under investigation.
"Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management wants to thank the Juliaetta Volunteer Fire Department, Kendrick Volunteer Fire Department, USDA Forest Service and Nez Perce Tribe Forestry and Fire Management for their assistance on the fire," the agency wrote.
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