COLBERT, Wash. — Crews have completed a 100% dozer line around the fire, stopping its forward spread, according to Spokane County Fire Department #4.
SCFD4 said, firefighters are now focused on strengthening the line and mopping up hot spots to ensure it remains secure.
There is no current threat to homes, and crews will remain on scene until the fire is fully contained.
Updated at 3:30 p.m.
Foward progress has been stopped, and the brush fire is 100% lined, according to DNR.
Updated at 3:17 p.m.
Forward progression has slowed, and crews are working on containment, according to Spokane County Fire District 4.
The fire is estimated at about 10 acres.
Updated at 2:20 p.m.
A brush fire on North Vista Circle near Colbert has burned approximately 8 acres and is moving slowly, according to fire officials.
Fire crews from Spokane County Fire District 9 and the Washington Department of Natural Resources are working together to contain the blaze.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Updated at 1:53 p.m.
Firefighters are working to control a wildfire burning near Colbert on Friday afternoon, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
The fire was estimated at about three acres in size.
Structures are threatened, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Crews responding to the scene included two engines, a 10-person hand crew, a bulldozer and a helicopter.
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