Hoquiam Fire Chief Paul Dean is retiring. Announcing his retirement at the Hoquiam City Council meeting on Monday, Dean says that all of his years with the city have been rewarding and that he already has plans for what he will do when he steps aside. “After almost 38 years, it’s been a great ride, it’s been great place to work.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2018 9:24:31 PM - SOURCE: KXRO

A fast-moving grass fire swept toward homes near here Tuesday evening but was stopped by a triple-alarm response that included aerial water drops and dozens of firefighters. The fire threatened about 20 homes and may have started along Highway 28 when a vehicle lost its tire and wheel and sparks ignited grass and brush, said Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2018 6:37:45 PM - SOURCE: Wenatchee World

Monday, firefighters completed control lines around the entire fire area, increasing fire containment to 52%. Hoses were also deployed around a major portion of the fire perimeter, and crews began mopping up hot spots adjacent to fire lines. The dry cold front associated with gusty winds arrived as predicted last evening and tested the established control lines.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2018 9:51:11 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

Authorities say the Ryegrass Coulee fire is 0% contained and 1000 acres in size. In a press briefing Tuesday morning, officials said winds are fueling the flames and the town of Vantage remains under a Level 3 evacuation. Crews are hoping to get an air attack going on the fire soon. Officials also added that one small structure has been lost so far.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2018 5:55:38 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

As the region enters the hottest, driest season, southern Stevens County has two new fire stations to help keep on top of danger. Stevens County Fire District 1 Fire Chief Mike Bucy welcomed dozens of community members to an open house earlier this summer to celebrate the opening of the district’s Station 8 in Suncrest as well as a new Station 2 on state Highway 292 in Loon Lake.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2018 5:21:36 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review