Multiple homes lost in Spokane Complex Fire

  • Source: KREM-TV CBS 2
  • Published: 08/21/2016 09:53 PM

The Wellesley Fire and Yale Fire are now being referred to as the Spokane Complex Fire. The Wellesley Fire began Sunday and was burning 250 acres. Officials said the fire is 100 percent lined. Level three evacuations are still in place for Valley Springs, Thierman Road and Joseph Lane. Valley Springs to Lions Road is also being evacuated. Residents in that area must leave their homes immediately. Bigelow Gulch from Wellesley to Thierman is closed. Bigelow Gulch to Havana and Bigelow Gulch to Argonne is shut down. Officials said two to five homes have been lost, as well as five to 10 outbuildings. The fire is threatening homes, power lines, crops and timber. More than 220 hand crews and eight engines are on scene working to put out the fire. The U.S. Forest Service said they are putting in an order for air help this morning once it gets lighter out. However, the fire near Spangle and the Hart Fire might take precedence. Officials said the fire has jumped Thierman and is growing.



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