KCSO seeks info on warming hut fire

January 24, 2016

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding a suspicious fire. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire that completely destroyed the Skitwish warming hut off Forest Service Road 202 near Marie Saddle. The fire occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m. November 19 and 12:30 p.m. November 22. During this time frame, a red or maroon 1990s Ford Ranger or similar type pickup, occupied by two people, was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was also observed driving around a secured gate in the Wolf Lodge area. Those who may have any information regarding this incident are urged to contact Detective M. Zirker at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, (208) 446-2257 or by email, mzirker@kcgov.us. Please reference Kootenai County Case #16-33210.