Spokane Co FireDist4

Official Twitter feed for SCFD4, serving North Spokane County. This site is not monitored for emergencies, call 911 for assistance.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Follow @NEWIMT for updates on the Valley Rd. Fire - officially named the Hardesty Valley Fire in Elk, WA. (Updates on the recent Nelson Creek Fire in Elk will also be found here).

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Monday morning update, cont. for Valley Rd. fire in Elk - level 2 evacuations remain in place. One travel trailer lost, one damaged structure, one FF injury reported. Smoke will be seen in the area as crews work on the fire lines.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Monday morning update on SCFD4 fires: Valley Rd. Fire in Elk: additional crews arriving on scene this morning as the state mobilization team takes over managing this fire. Crews, including tree fallers, will be working on containment lines and putting out hot spots.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Monday morning update,cont. - Hazard Rd. Fire - no structures lost, no injuries. There will still be smoke from the fire as hot spots are extinguished. Cause is under investigation

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Monday morning update on SCFD4 fires: Hazard Rd. Fire - approx 50 - 70 acres, crews including a bulldozer working on establishing fire lines today. Add’l firefighting resources to arrive today from out of the area to help. Evacs are still in place for now.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Firefighters will be on scene overnight and the fires will be managed by a State Mobilization team tomorrow.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Update on the fires in our district: The Valley Road fire in Elk was recently mapped at approximately 24 acres. No structures lost, evacuations downgraded to Level 2. The Hazard Rd. Fire in North Spokane is approximately 50-60 acres, no structures lost, evacs downgraded level 2

[SpokaneSheriffOffice @SpokaneSheriff]

UPDATE: All Evacuations for the fire in North Spokane County near N. Hardesty Rd have been downgraded to Level 2. People living in that area should remain vigilant and ready to leave if conditions change.

Thank you to all the Firefighters in our county & state!
#ValleyRoadFire

[Kaitlin Knapp @Kaitlin_Knapp1]

Here’s another evacuation map for the Hazard Road Fire that @SpokaneCoFire4 is battling right now:

[SpokaneSheriffOffice @SpokaneSheriff]

Downsized Level 3 Evac (Please Leave Now): People living in the area from N. Hardesty on the west, to N. Bruce on the east, and E. Valley on the south, to E. Elk to Hwy. on the north.
People outside of this area should be prepared to leave if conditions change. #ValleyRoadFire

[NWS Spokane @NWSSpokane]

Who to follow for #WildFire information? Here are some accounts that may help you:
@waEMD
@SpokaneSheriff
@SCFD9
@SpokaneCoFire4
@SpokaneValleyFD
@SCFD_10
@EWFIREANDHAZARD
@waDNR_fire

It's not a complete list, but some helpful information to start.
#wawx #wawildfire

[WA Emergency Management @waEMD]

Fire mobilization approved for #ValleyRoadFire bringing more resources for the quick-burning 100-acre fire in Spokane County, threatening homes and property. Evacuations in place. Follow @SpokaneCoFire4 & @SpokaneSheriff for the latest.

Our EOC is monitoring.
#wawildfire

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Updated map of the LEVEL 3 EVACS in Elk

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

***CORRECTION*** For information on fires call Megan Hill PIO at 509-821-4051

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

FD4 also has a wildfire burning near the 5100 W Hazard Rd area with water dropping planes and helicopters working this fire as well. LEVEL 3 EVACS from Ballard Rd. North to Bernhill Rd and Hazard Rd east to Monroe Rd.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Fire District 4 has two active wildfires in our area. In Elk, WA - the fire is approximately 60 acres, @waDNR_fire has 3 water dropping airplanes and one helicopter working this fire. LEVEL 3 EVACS in place - From Valley Lane north to Oregon Rd and Bruce Rd east to Hardesty Rd.

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Every year, we practice CPR to keep our firefighters proficient. #scfd4 #CPR #CPRsaveslives

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

A small but momentous gathering at station 44 last night to present FF Lamb with his yellow helmet - meaning he is a fully qualified firefighter! Congratulations Eric! 🚒

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

Traffic is flowing with only one lane now on North Highway 2 in Elk #TrafficAlert

[Spokane Co FireDist4 @SpokaneCoFire4]

#TrafficAlert Highway 2 is closed north of Elk for a 3 car accident. SCFD4, Pend O’Reille Paramedics, SCSO and WSP on scene.