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Staging
SPOKANE, Wash.- On Monday afternoon a brush fire broke out on the west side of Spokane's South Hill. The fire, which broke out around PM, was burning on the hill between High Drive and The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course.
By 10 PM Monday night the fire was 100% contained. This does not necessarily mean the fire is totally out, but that crews are confident it won't spread and will be out soon. Fire crews tell us that at its peak the fire was about 30 acres in size. But it was of special concern because at one point it burned to within 75 yards of a line of homes on High Drive. Incredibly there has been no damage to any homes or other structures.
Spokane Fire Chief Bobby Williams tells us he believes that planes dropping fire retardant played a big role in keeping the homes safe. The fire also prompted road closures and voluntary evacuations, however those are all now lifted.
Crews tackled the fire from both the lower part of the slope, at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, as well as from the top of the bluff on High Drive.
11 firefighters remained on scene through Monday night watching out for hot spots. 20 firefighters will be on scene all day Tuesday looking out for internal burning. The smoke in the air on the South Hill should be pushed out by Tuesday afternoon.
Staging
SPOKANE, Wash.- On Monday afternoon a brush fire broke out on the west side of Spokane's South Hill. The fire, which broke out around PM, was burning on the hill between High Drive and The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course.
By 10 PM Monday night the fire was 100% contained. This does not necessarily mean the fire is totally out, but that crews are confident it won't spread and will be out soon. Fire crews tell us that at its peak the fire was about 30 acres in size. But it was of special concern because at one point it burned to within 75 yards of a line of homes on High Drive. Incredibly there has been no damage to any homes or other structures.
Spokane Fire Chief Bobby Williams tells us he believes that planes dropping fire retardant played a big role in keeping the homes safe. The fire also prompted road closures and voluntary evacuations, however those are all now lifted.
Crews tackled the fire from both the lower part of the slope, at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, as well as from the top of the bluff on High Drive.
11 firefighters remained on scene through Monday night watching out for hot spots. 20 firefighters will be on scene all day Tuesday looking out for internal burning. The smoke in the air on the South Hill should be pushed out by Tuesday afternoon.