SPOKANE, Wash. — Many people in the are have mentioned smoke in the air. There are no new wildfires in our area, a 2,000 acre prescribed burn on the Montana border brought smoke into the Spokane area.
Northern Lakes Fire Protection District stated that the 2,000 acre burn near Montana as well as a burn in the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District is the reason for the increase in smoke.
Winds have shifted bringing it into our area.
Also, Spokane County Fire District 8 stated that there are no new brush fires in the Spokane County area.
They have patrolled the areas and will update if there is an emergency.
9/21/23 530pm #Smokecheck ⬇️We are aware of the smell of smoke in the southern areas of Spokane County Fire District 8 (Mica/Valleyford/Ponderosa) areas. There are no brush fires in the area. 1 engine co. has checked the Mica area We will update if there is an emergency. pic.twitter.com/roaQDMfvB1— Spokane Co.FD8 Firefighters (@spokaneco8_3711) September 22, 2023
This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more.
