South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue answered a 911 call on July 27 for a brush fire on Spring Valley Road. According to Chief Brad Martin there were 50 firefighters attacking the blaze along with two Fire Boss Fighting Aircraft, one helicopter and two bulldozers.
The cause of the fire is unknown currently.
Chief Martin wishes to thank the DNR and the crews responding to this fire for their dedication.
As a reminder, Our Fire Burn rating is currently Very High which means absolutely no burning.
Rick O’Brien
Public Information Officer
SPOFR
Photographers: Laura Smith-Johnson, Michelle Werley-Dean, Larry Johnson, and Randy Miller
Public Information Officer
SPOFR
Photographers: Laura Smith-Johnson, Michelle Werley-Dean, Larry Johnson, and Randy Miller