Level 3 evacuations continue for Greenhouse Fire near Nespelem at 20% containment

  • Source: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane
  • Published: 07/24/2020 05:55 AM

Level 3 evacuations continue to be in place for the Greenhouse Fire west of Nespelem that is burning about 1,200 acres. The fire is estimated at 20% containment. Firefighters say extreme winds propelled the fire and it is currently moving northeast. The fire is just east of the Columbia River Rd., and jumped the Schoolhouse Loop Rd. on the Colville Reservation. Crews are hopeful for conditions to improve as they work to further contain the fire. A Type 2 Incident Management Team is responding Friday. There are Red Flag Warnings in place Friday from 1-8 p.m. in the Spokane, Palouse and central Washington areas.



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