Orofino fire now 100% contained

OROFINO — The Hospital Fire that destroyed six homes and other structures here is now considered 100% contained, the Idaho Department of Lands announced Thursday afternoon.

The fire, which ignited Tuesday afternoon near State Hospital North, quickly blazed through the Wixson Heights neighborhood, destroying six homes and forcing residents to evacuate.

Rain helped fire crews tamp down the blaze, and on Thursday management of the fire was transferred from a Type 3 Incident Commander to the local district. Mop-up operation are underway.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated.