Panel discussion set on wildfires
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September 2, 2018 1:00 AM
North Idaho wildfires will be the focus of an informational meeting hosted by 350Sandpoint.org, featuring a panel of experts.
The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint branch. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the panel discussion is slated to start at 11:30 a.m.
Experts expected to participate include Bonner County, the Northside Fire District, the Idaho Forest Group and Idaho Panhandle National Forest.
The panel will assess the region’s current fire situation as well as planning for future wildfire seasons. Topics will include wildfire response, forest management, preparation for evacuation, health impacts of smoke, and grants available to local government for planning.