SPOKANE, Wash. — Updated at 6:51 p.m. All evacuations have been lifted, according to Spokane Regional Emergency Communications
Updated at 5:27 p.m. Forward progress has been stopped for the wildfire burning near Riverside State Park Equestrian Arena, according to Washington DNR.
DNR said the fire is 100% lined and they’ve released the helicopter.
Updated at 4:39 p.m. Spokane Fire District 10 issued Level 2 “Get SET” evacuation orders for residents near Riverside State Park’s horse arena and RV area as crews battle a wildfire.
Residents living near the horse arena and RV area at the Riverside State Park Equestrian area, be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. If you, or anyone at your location, need extra time, or have pets or livestock, you are strongly encouraged to evacuate now.
Current evacuation maps are available at Spokane911.com. This is a developing story.
Updated at 3:59 p.m.
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire near Fort George Wright Cemetery and West Government Way.
According to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, crews are responding with ground and air units.
Dispatch first reported the fire at one acre, but has grown to almost three acres.
To put the size in perspective, one acre is about the size of a standard American football field, not including the end zones.
This is a developing story.
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