A lightning-sparked wildfire burning in the headwaters of the Twisp River Valley in Okanogan County has seen a massive expansion over the past 24 hours. The Gilbert Fire, which is burning roughly 20 miles northwest of the town of Twisp, exploded from 250 acres in size to approximately 4,500 acres on a day that saw high winds and very low humidity in the region.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 12:54:42 PM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

The Cougar Creek Fire has doubled in size to 1,559 acres with 0% containment. Information Officer Norma Brock said the increased figure is due to fire growth and better mapping of the lightning caused blaze. The fire is 12 miles NW of Ardenvior and about 7 1/2 miles NE of Plain. Winds Thursday from the west/northwest are expected to gust to 25 mph and continue to push the fire to the southeast.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 10:19:36 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

Spokane County Fire District 9 has created a new type of first response vehicle for backcountry wildfires that has been in hot demand so far this summer. The district purchased a quad utility task vehicle and outfitted it with climbing and medical equipment in addition to a backboard and Stokes basket, which are used to haul injured firefighters out of danger and to more advanced medical treatment.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 8:14:46 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

CousinBri - Non company LCC and first time Tillerman. I think we did ok.

 

The Freeman School District recently presented Spokane County Fire District 8 with a special award in recognition of the fire district’s support since a school shooting at Freeman High School in September. The award of “Outstanding Contributions and Support” during the 2017-18 school year was presented at a recent school board meeting.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 6:44:35 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review