UPDATE 6:26 P.M.
Fire crews said the Texas Ferry/Siegel Fire has grown to 450 acres.
They also said a state mobilization of a Type 3 team was approved and deployed as of 6:18 p.m. Firefighters said that the incident is expected to be prolonged, and five homes are currently within the evacuation zone.
UPDATE 6:17 P.M.
The Washington Department of Natural Resources said the fire has grown to 400 acres.
UPDATE 6 P.M.
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations have expanded for the 150-acre Texas Ferry Fire near Bonnie Lake, south of Rosalia.
According to Spokane County Emergency Management, the evacuation area now extends:
North from Bonnie Lake to West Cheney Plaza RoadEast to South Wells RoadSouth to Bafus PlaceWest to Bonnie Lake
UPDATE 5:50 P.M.
According to Spokane County Fire District 3, the fire is 0% contained, and crews are still actively working to suppress it.
Fire crews said the fire has jumped South Texas Ferry Road, and evacuation orders are expected to expand.
UPDATE 4:11 P.M.
Spokane County Fire District 3 said Air Operations estimate the fire at 50 acres. It is actively torching and spotting.
Fire crews said the blaze is mostly burning in the canyon and “tearing it up.” They added the fire is about to crest the top of the canyon, where crews have resources staged and ready.
Crews also said they’ve struggled to access the lake area where the fire started, but the flames have since climbed to higher ground, where resources are now positioned.
Fire crews said that police have been called in to help with traffic on South Texas Ferry Road and told residents to avoid the area.
UPDATE 3:58
Level 3 evacuations (Go Now) have been issued from Bonnie Lake to Texas Ferry Road, extending to the north tip of Bonnie Lake.
Level 3 means go now. You are in immediate danger. Even if you don’t see the threat, follow your evacuation plan and leave immediately. Delaying could cost lives. If you stay, rescue may not be possible.
ROSALIA, Wash. — Spokane County Fire District 3 firefighters are battling a brush fire near Bonnie Lake.
According to the fire district, crews began responding around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday to a fire initially reported at 2:51 p.m. near West Cheney Plaza and South Texas Ferry Road.
Firefighters said they are working to locate the smoke column and believe the fire is on or near Bonnie Lake. The area is difficult to access, described as a box canyon with limited nearby roads.
Officials said the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will send air resources to help fight the fire.
