2 acre brush fire burning south of Colville

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STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. – A fast moving fire has been reported at US highway 395 and Orin-Rice, south of Colville, just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 27.

According to Stevens County Emergency Management, the fire is about 2 acres in size and is potentially approaching structures.

Fire Districts 3, 5, 6, 7, and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are responding, according to Stevens County Emergency Management.

Two helicopters have been requested and air support is responding to the fire.

If you live in the area, you are asked to avoid the area and be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.

According to Spokane Area Traffic, Washington State Department of Transportation is on the way for traffic control.

This is a developing story and will be updated.


 

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