The White Pine Fire in North Latah County has reached 30 acres in size. The U.S. Forest Service is actively conducting firefighting efforts both from the air and on the ground over the coming days. Drivers should be cautious of increased fire-related traffic on State Highway 6, located north of Harvard. The fire is situated east of the highway, near the Giant White Pine Campground, which is currently closed. Additionally, several forest service roads in the affected area are also closed. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has issued a notice for residents near the fire to be prepared for possible evacuation. The fire remains zero percent contained.


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