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Fire crews continue gaining on area fires

| September 13, 2015 7:00 AM

PRIEST RIVER — With each passing day, containment of the Kaniksu Complex fires continues to grow.

The Kaniksu Complex, which includes the Tower Fire and six smaller fires, has a total acreage of 26,198 acres and containment of 79 percent as of 6 p.m. Friday.

While fire crews continue to make gains on the fire, officials said residents and visitors are reminded that parts of the Colville and Idaho Panhandle National Forests are still closed to the public for the safety of all.

Despite improved containment in recent days, another day of hot, dry weather produced increased fire activity on the Tower Fire on Friday. Helicopters and water-scooping aircraft were used to subdue hot spots that surfaced on the western and northern perimeters.

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