An open house detailing efforts to fight the Kootenai River Complex fires is being held today.
The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge barn. There will be no formal presentation and residents are invited to stop by, look at maps and talk to representatives from the fire management team, the Bonners Ferry Ranger District and local government.
"This time of year, fire activity is significantly reduced due to shorter days, lower temperatures and higher daytime humidity," officials said. "However, a season-ending event has not yet occurred, and fire remains on the landscape."
That means residents can expect to see continued smoke until the snow falls or significant rain occurs, Bonners Ferry Ranger District officials said.
"Still, with decreased fire behavior, the threat is much less than it was earlier in the season," officials said.