SIT REP 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023, 2033 PT

Another wildfire is burning near Elk on East Oregon Road in Spokane County, Washington State, which started on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Per the Spokane County Emergency Management Facebook Page, they are stating a correction has been made that the CITY OF CHENEY is not under an evacuation order.

The wildfire is threatening about 30 homes, crops, timber, and power infrastructure.

Photo Credit: NEWAIMT

LEVEL 3 Evacuations are in effect for :

  • WEST: Elk Chattaroy
  • EAST: Blanchard Creek
  • NORTH: Laurel
  • SOUTH: Tallman

PEND OREILLE EVACUATIONS:

  • Thompson
  • Spring Valley
  • Jefferson Road

SHELTER:

  • Riverside High School, 4120 E. Deer Park Rd. in Milan, wA

LARGE ANIMAL SHELTER:

  • Newport Rodeo Grounds

INCIDENT COOPERATORS:

  • Spokane County Emergency Management (Official Fire Press Releases)
  • Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
  • Spokane County Fire District #4
  • WA Fire Marshal’s Office
  • Northeast Washington Fire Information

The fire has burned about 2,500 acres and there is a 0% containment status.

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