CHENEY, Wash. — UPDATE, 3:37 p.m. Evacuations have been upgraded to Level 2 (Get Set to Leave) for a wildfire burning on South Aspen Meadows Drive near Cheney.
According to Spokane County Fire District 3, evacuations are for a half-mile in each direction of the fire’s location.
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Original Story:
A brush fire is burning on South Aspen Meadows Drive near Cheney.
According to Spokane County Fire District 3, Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuations have been issued for a half-mile in each direction of the fire’s location.
Additional units have been requested for a structure fire at the location as well. Several more structures in the area are currently threatened.
According to Fire District 3 Chief Cody Rohrbach, the wind is causing the fire to spread and create smaller spot fires.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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