Spokane County fire depts. see rise in illegal burn calls
As Spring and warmer weather arrive, Spokane County fire agencies advise people to follow outdoor burning rules amidst a rise in illegal burning calls.
FEMA denies individual assistance for Malden residents
Individual assistance for residents of the destroyed town of Malden has been denied by FEMA.
'We're not going anywhere': Malden's on the path to rebuilding with disaster declaration
It's been five months since the Babb Fire tore through Malden and Pine City. The towns have been waiting that same amount of time for an approved FEMA disaster declaration.
'We need help': People in Malden seek federal help, say they hope to rebuild either way
A small town, ripped apart by a wildfire, is determined to rebuild. This process has been stalled by the federal government because no FEMA Major Disaster Declaration has been approved for Malden.
WA senators say Trump's inaction on wildfire relief 'has held constituents hostage for 128 days'
WASHINGTON, DC -- Four months after wildfires destroyed much of the towns of Pine City and Malden, Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray hope a new administration will clear up funding to help the communities.
Victory Transportation building destroyed by fire, officials say oil fueled flames
Fire crews put down a large structure fire at Victory Transportation caused by an oil spill.
Child in critical condition after being rescued from house fire
A child is in critical condition after a house fire near Illinois and Morton early Sunday morning.
No injuries in massive Post Falls house fire
A large fire heavily damaged a home in Post Falls, but the family got out safely.
Unattended cooking pan nearly destroys Spokane Valley home in fire
A Spokane Valley home was badly damaged by a fire after someone left a pan unattended on a cooking stove. The homeowners were able to get out safely.
Burn ban to be lifted for the Spokane area Tuesday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Outdoor recreational fire restrictions that were implemented this summer are being lifted. The burn ban lift will take effect Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. Due to the current and forecasted cooler and wetter conditions, restrictions for specified outdoor…
200 goats to help reduce fire risk by chewing away weeds at Hangman Park
Approximately 200 goats will be brought into Hangman Park to chew away at vegetation in an effort to mitigate fire risk.
Parents severely burned in Cold Springs Fire still recovering at Harborview, making progress
The parents who were severely burned and lost their one-year-old child in the Cold Springs Fire are still recovering from their injuries, and finally had the chance to eat dinner together for the first time since they were brought into the hospital.
Practicing fire safety; organizing an emergency escape plan
It's National Fire Prevention Week. With so many families working and learning from home, it increases our opportunity for an accidental fire incident.
Spokane businesses raise funds for Malden relief efforts
It was just a little more than a month ago when the people of Malden lost everything in a fire. Now, members of the Spokane Hospitality Coalition are doing what they can to assist in the recovery efforts.
Wildfire smoke is still hurting Washington, weeks later
An epic season of smoke damages our environment and economy in ways that could last much longer than the haze.
BLM lifts fire restrictions on Eastern WA, N. Idaho public lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lifted fire restrictions on their public lands in counties across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
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