SPOKANE, Wash. — Many people in the region have mentioned smoke in the air. A 2,000 acre prescribed burn on the Montana border brought smoke into the Spokane area.
According to the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District (NLFD), winds have shifted bringing the smoke from both this burn into our area. NLFD also said there are prescribed burns going on in the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District that could be contributing to the smoke.
SCFD 8 also said 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.
