Fires Threaten Ancient Cedars

A new fire on the lengthy list of blazes burning throughout the region is threatening the ancient cedars at Settlers Cedar Grove near Prichard and Murray. The latest wildfire update from forest and fire officials notes the South Bobcat Fire is a 60-acre active fire detected Tuesday. The fire spread south to southwest to the west fork road, and near Settlers Cedar Grove. “Point protection is in place for the ancient cedars and crews are assessing nearby residents for structure protection needs,” stated the update. The grove - a popular hiking and tourist destination - contains large cedar trees, some thousands of years old/ Coeur d’Alene Press .