Tyson fire at 20% containment, expands to 150 acres near Fernwood, Idaho

FERNWOOD, Idaho — Crews have continued work in the Tyson fire in Northern Idaho that began on Friday, July 21.

Officials have reported the fire is 20% contained and has burned an estimated 150 acres.

Control lines have increased to approximately 75% of the fire's perimeter as crews brace for strong, gusty winds that are in the forecast accompanying a cold front moving in.

The remaining uncontrolled fire edge is burning in a steep, heavily timbered area.

Suppression efforts from several fire engines, multiple helicopters and water scooping aircraft and ground crews continue.

Flames were originally discovered in logging debris west of Fernwood, Idaho.

Updates on this situation will follow as it develops.