Gwen Fire east of Lewiston grows overnight

LATAH COUNTY, ID -- The Gwen Fire grew almost 8,000 acres overnight Saturday, according to Idaho Department of Lands.

As of 1 p.m. on July 28, the fire is estimated to have burned 27,714 acres of land and remains 0% contained.

Earlier in the day, around 8:00 a.m., the fire was incorrectly estimated at closer to 35,000 acres.

Highway 12 and Highway 3 both have sections closed and evacuations remain in place.

You can find a more detailed evacuation map HERE .

As of 12 p.m. on July 28, The Red Cross of Greater Idaho has two shelters available for those affected by the Gwen Fire: Latah County Fairgrounds (1021 Harold Street, Moscow, Idaho) and Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center (120 Agency Road, Lapwai, Idaho).

The Troy High School and LDS Church are no longer relief centers for the fire.

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