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Authorities aren't allowing anyone near the Medical Lake, Washington U.S.A. burn zone, not even allowing drones to fly over head, they forbid taking pictures, communications are made difficult, and they’re doing their best to keep all evidence hidden from the public, but a few brave eye witness patriots from over the world and we managed to find 13 burned cars around the burn zone in an area called Medical Lake Fires and are documenting what they found with temperatures are reported to have reached above 3000 degrees!.

The fire that burned through Medical Lake, Wa. U.S.A. razed at least 185 structures and blackened more than 9,500 acres. Called the Gray Fire, the blaze was 0% contained as of Saturday night, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

This Gray Fire At 9,500+ Acres Is 4 Times The Size Of The The Lahaina fire, the most devastating of the wildfires in Maui, has burned an estimated 2,170 acres, which is about 3.4 square miles only.

With 9,500 acres burned and 185 structures gone, Medical Lake residents reel at the destruction of the Gray Fire And The Two wildfires that ravaged different parts of Spokane County on Friday afternoon destroyed 300 structures, including homes and outbuildings, and torched 18,000 acres of homes, scrublands, farm fields and forests. At least one person is dead. Other Fire At Oregon Road Fire burning near Elk, Washington U.S.A. It has been confirmed that 126 houses and 258 outbuildings were lost due to the fire burning through Elk.

Nearly two weeks since the Oregon Road Fire ignited near Elk, officials report it is now 85 percent contained. The fire remains within its footprint at 10,817 acres, with no further growth. Damage assessment totals the number of homes lost at 126, with 258 outbuildings destroyed.

While the cooler temps and rainfall have largely helped with firefighting efforts, it has also worsened road conditions and reduced access to some of the fire area. However, crews will continue mopping up within the perimeter. On the east flank, crews will work on improving containment lines.

All evacuations for the Oregon Road Fire have been lifted, however the emergency shelter at Riverside High School will remain open until there is no longer any need.

The fire that burned through Medical Lake razed at least 185 structures and blackened more than 9,500 acres. Called the Gray Fire, the blaze was 0% contained as of Saturday night, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

The other fire burned 8,300 acres and razed dozens of homes and other structures near Elk in north Spokane County.

The devastation in Medical Lake came into sharper focus Saturday morning as fire officials began the grim task of assessing damage.

Residents also began trickling back, often finding nothing but rubble.

Many of the homes on Evergreen Drive in Medical Lake were decimated. The heat warped workout equipment, burned the paint and tires off of cars and turned heirlooms to ash.

In front of Jazmine Talley’s childhood home, the only thing left in tact Saturday evening were the colorful seashells her mother used to decorate the yard.

“Nice to see something made it,” she said.

She brought her 7-year-old daughter, Marley, with her Saturday evening to see the remnants.

Talley was taking her kids into town on Friday to register for school when she spotted smoke. She didn’t think much of it. When it was time to return home, she knew things had become serious.

Talley called her mom, who was home alone, to ask if she needed help.

“She was like ‘There’s no time.’”

Her mom gathered a few family photos and her dog and left.

After hours of wondering, they saw a photo that showed the home reduced to rubble. Still, Talley felt drawn to come see the house as soon as possible.

“It was hard to believe if it was or not,” Talley said.

Thousands of people remain evacuated. Many from the Medical Lake area are at the Red Cross evacuation shelter at Spokane Falls Community College. Evacuees from the Elk blaze, called the Oregon Fire, were provided shelter at Riverside High School.

The scale of disaster led the Spokane County Commission to declare a state of emergency to speed funding and deployment of extra resources.

Gov. Jay Inslee then declared a statewide emergency, along with plans to travel to Medical Lake on Sunday.

At a news conference Saturday morning, Spokane County Fire District 3 Chief Cody Rohrbach said the Medical Lake fire began about 3 miles southwest of the town of 5,000 and spread rapidly northeast toward buildings. It then made a 7-mile run of destruction to the east, all the way to the town of Four Lakes. The fire left buildings and vehicles smoldering on both sides of Interstate 90, which remains closed in the area.

The cause of the blaze remains unknown.

Conditions remained extremely active overnight Friday, Rohrbach said, with more than 400 firefighters and support staff trying to contain the spread and save property.

Many homes and other structures are still inside the fire’s perimeter.

The shift in winds pushed the fire along Salnave Road and along both sides of Interstate 90, toward the southern end of Clear Lake on the north and toward Granite Lake Road to the south.

Smoke from the fire, along with massive plumes falling south from the catastrophic fires in Kelowna, British Columbia, brought Spokane’s air quality into the hazardous range as light ash dusted the region.

The smoke also made it difficult for water-dropping aircraft to fly safely.

Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels asked people to stay away from the evacuated areas.

“We will let people know when it is safe to come back to their homes,” he said.

For people worried about the security of their homes, Nowels said there’s a heavy police presence in the evacuated areas.

He said he witnessed the devastation driving through parts of Medical Lake Friday night and had “never seen anything like it in my entire life.

“This has been a terrible event. We will recover from it, but it’s going to take a lot of time and a lot of cooperation.”

Spokane County Fire District 8 posted overnight video of fires continuing to burn Friday into Saturday as thousands of people were forced from their homes and into shelters or the homes of friends and family.

If people are struggling to reach loved ones in the fire area, they should call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233 and make a missing persons report.

Among the ruins, people recounted helpful neighbors and close calls with the fire.

Travis Starkovich, 41, was moving the last of his stuff into his new home at a trailer park off East Campbell Street near Hallett Elementary School when he spotted smoke.

A couple hours later, police officers were knocking on his door telling him to evacuate.

He decided to stay and defend his trailer, not trusting someone else to do it for him.

The fire burned through the elementary school grounds up to the trailer park’s back fence.

Starkovich was sure trailers in the park would catch fire, but the wind shifted and helicopters began dropping buckets of water, saving both the trailer park and school.

“That’s what saved us,” he said.

Saturday, he left to get some essentials from Walmart and picked up free water from the local Harvest Foods. The power came back on about 1:30 p.m.

“I looked at Hawaii and I felt so bad for those people, and then it hits home when … it’s your home,” he said of the recent devastation from wildfire on the island of Maui.

Kelly Maguire was on a family vacation in Montana when neighbors called to tell him his home across from Medical Lake Middle School was on fire.

Not long after, he learned his home was spared, but his friend up the road had lost everything.

“It’s an emotional rollercoaster,” Maguire said.

A group of newer homes on Jim Darby Drive East looked normal, with cars in driveways and toys in lawns.

Some houses in the cul de sac met a different fate, with thick smoke curling up from the remnants of the idyllic suburban homes. The fire took properties haphazardly – two homes with cars were consumed by flames, but next door a house was untouched.

While many people anxiously awaited word on their homes, others began trying Saturday to find horses and pets that were set free to escape the fire. Large animals in need of shelter can be taken to the Spokane County Fairgrounds.

People attempting to evacuate livestock and other large animals can call 911 to be connected with someone from the Spokane Livestock Emergency Evacuation Team (SLEET). The volunteer team has trailers and can assist with evacuating anything from reptiles to cows, said Heather Kitchens, program manager.

Fire officials, including Rohrbach, continued to worry about the potential for worsening conditions, such as gusting winds Saturday afternoon and evening. Because of a shift in the wind, the eastern edge of the fire between Four Lakes and Medical Lake was looking better Saturday morning.

At Clear Lake, most of the homes seemed to have survived .

Some showed minor damage but still stood. In one section of nearby forest, a red pickup truck was turned pink by a dump of fire retardant.

Overnight temperatures in the region fell into the low 50s, a respite from the sweltering temperatures that primed the region for Friday’s disaster.

At the western edge of Four Lakes, Chris Moore checked Saturday morning on his grandparents’ house, which was spared, while the neighbor’s house across the dirt street was destroyed. Only the brick walls and chimney were still standing above the ashes and rubble.

Drooping power lines blocked half of the driveway.

Moore unspooled his grandparents’ garden hose and doused hotspots in the neighbor’s yard.

He had been there Friday afternoon, helping them escape. His grandfather broke a hip in the process.

“It was pretty bad,” he said. “The cops were here running down the roads getting everybody out.”

The blaze melted part of the vinyl siding on Randy Wing’s house next door – 10 feet from his neighbor’s scorched yard.

Wing said he watched from his car as the fire approached and darkness fell, refusing to leave until police forced him to.

“I sat over there and I just cried,” he said. “You work all your life for something and you could lose everything in a matter of seconds. How scary.”

So The Melting Points of Metals Like A Medical Lake Fires Hoax? or A Tesla Electric Vehicles Hoax? and Blue Painted Car Only Do Not Burn At All.

Metals are known for their ability to withstand extreme conditions. Heavy loads, nonstop cycling, high impact, caustic environments and even high temperatures. Furnaces, combustion engines, jet engines, ignition nozzles, high-speed machinery, and exhaust systems are consistently subjected to temperatures that can cause certain metal types to melt. When selecting a metal for a high temperature application, several different temperature points need to be evaluated, and one of the most critical temperatures to know is the melting temperature of the metal.

What is the Melting Temperature of Metals?
A metal’s melting temperature, more scientifically known as the melting point, is the temperature that a metal begins to transform from a solid phase into a liquid phase. At the melting temperature, the solid phase and liquid phase of a metal exist in equilibrium. Once this temperature is achieved, heat can be continuously added to the metal, however this will not raise the overall temperature. Once the metal is completely in the liquid phase, additional heat will again continue to raise the temperature of the metal.

Why is the Metal Melting Temperature Important?
There are many important temperatures that a metal reaches as it is heated through either a metalworking process or as a result of the application, but the melting temperature of a metal is one of the most important.

One reason the melting temperature is so important is because of the component failure that can occur once a metal reaches its melting temperature. Metal failure may happen before the melting point, but when a metal reaches its melting temperature and begins to become a liquid, it will no longer serve its intended purpose. For instance, if a furnace component begins to melt, the furnace will no longer function if the component is important enough. If a jet engine fuel nozzle melts, the orifices will clog and may render the engine useless. It is important to note that other types of metal failure such as creep-induced fractures may occur well before the melting temperature is reached, and research needs to be done beforehand on the effect of the various temperatures to which a metal will be subjected.

Another reason why the melting temperature of a metal is so important is that metals are most formable when they are liquid. Metals are heated to their melting temperatures for many different manufacturing processes. Smelting, fusion welding, and casting all require metals to be liquids in order to be performed. When performing a manufacturing process where the metal is going to be melted, it is important to know the temperature at which that will happen so that the appropriate materials for the equipment being used can be selected. For instance, a welding gun must be able to withstand the ambient heat of an electrical arc and molten metal. Casting equipment such as dies must have a higher melting temperature than the metal being cast.
Melting Temperatures of Common Metals
These are the melting temperatures of common metal types:
Aluminum: 660°C (1220°F)
Brass: 930°C (1710°F)
Aluminum Bronze*: 1027-1038°C (1881-1900°F)
Chromium: 1860°C (3380°F)
Copper: 1084°C (1983°F)
Gold: 1063°C (1945°F)
Inconel*: 1390-1425°C (2540-2600°F)
Cast Iron: 1204°C (2200°F)
Lead: 328°C (622°F)
Molybdenum: 2620°C (4748°F)
Nickel: 1453°C (2647°F)
Platinum: 1770°C (3218°F)
Silver: 961°C (1762°F)
Carbon Steel*: 1425-1540°C (2597-2800°F)
Stainless Steel*: 1375 – 1530°C (2500-2785°F)
Titanium: 1670°C (3038°F)
Tungsten: 3400°C (6152°F)
Zinc: 420°C (787°F)
*Alloys have more than one element, therefore their melting temperature is a range that is dependent on the alloy composition.

The devastating wildfires in Medical Lake have brought a new conspiracy theory from climate change deniers who suggest that the destruction was orchestrated by the federal government's directed energy weapons (DEW).

Gray Fire in Medical Lake 93% contained, final overnight shift on Thursday MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — All evacuations for the Gray Fire have been lifted, according to Spokane County Fire District 3 (SCFD3).

The fire burned 10,085 acres in Medical Lake and is 97% contained as fire crews continue to mop up and rehabilitate fire suppression impacts.

SCFD3 is asking you to please stay alert as crews continue to work in the area.

Last Updated; Sept 5 at 3:05 p.m.

The Gray fire in Medical Lake is 93% contained as fire crews continue to mop up and rehabilitate fire suppression impacts.

Today and throughout the weekend, engines and firefighters will remain on the Gray Fire to find and extinguish scattered pockets of heat and smoldering debris.

The cooler and wet weather is helping crews get to full containment. There are 307 personnel on the fire but will continue to drop as progress is made.

The level 1 evacuations for the area are still in place as crews continue working.

Last Updated: Sept. 1 at 1:33 p.m.

After a few days of rain and cooler temperatures, the Gray Fire in Medical Lake is now at 91 percent containment.

Within the fire perimeter, evacuations were dropped to Level 1, while all evacuations outside the perimeter were called off entirely.

Remaining personnel on scene will continue mopping up inside the perimeter. Work also continues on repairing dozer lines and other impacts from the initial fire suppression efforts.

Thursday night will be the final overnight shift, and a Type 3 Incident Management Team will take over control on Friday.

The Disaster Assistance Center at Spokane Falls Community Center will also close on Sept. 1. Fire victims in need of further assistance are advised to contact Spokane County Emergency Management at 509-477-2204.

Updated: Aug. 31 at 10 a.m.

With rain rolling into the forecast, it has helped crews gain 90 percent containment of this fire.

As they are close to having full containment, Spokane County Fire District 3 has removed and downgraded evacuation levels for the area. The new level 1 evacuations include:

Graham on the West. Granite Lake on the East. Salnave on the North. Baker on the South.
I90 on the West. Graham on the East. Salnave on the North. Baker on the South.
Salnave Rd on the West. Granite Lake Rd on the East. I90 on the North. Salnave Rd on the South.
Robinette on the West. I90 on the East and South. Salnave on the North.
Salnave Rd on the West. Granite Lake Rd on the East. I90 on the North. Salnave Rd on the South.
West to Salnave. East to Clear Lake. South to Medical Lake Tyler. North to Greengate.
I90 on the South. Medical Lake City Limits on the North. Silver Lake on the East. Clear Lake on the West.
West of Silver Lake. South to the end of Greenfield Ln. West to the end of Genni Rock and Page Pond. 1/4 mile North of Lakehurst/Lakeview
West to Silver Lake. East to Medical Lake Four Lakes. South to I90. North to Pritchet Rd.
West to Lefevre. East to Silver Lake. North to Campbell and Lake St. . South to Greengate.
Silver Lake on the West, Medical Lake Four Lakes on the North, Craig Rd on the East, and Taylor Rd on the South.

Last Updated: Aug. 30 at 1:34 p.m.

Despite a weekend which was warmer and drier than average, officials reported minimal spread of the Gray Fire burning in Medical Lake.

The fire, which began on Aug. 18 and quickly spread, grew to an estimated 10,085 acres, destroying at least 185 structures and evacuating the entire city of Medical Lake. Evacuations have since been lowered as mop-up of the fire continues.

As of Monday morning's update, officials reported no change in the fire's perimeter, with smoldering and minimal surface spread. The fire is 85 percent contained and is expected to be fully contained by Sept. 1.

An increase of smoke is affecting the region as additional hot spots are discovered and extinguished.

While the weather is supposed to be the hottest and driest in this latest heat wave, officials do not anticipate further spread due to limited ignition sources.

Crews will continue mop-up of the fire, which involves felling hazardous trees, finding and extinguishing any smoldering debris, and scraping away duff to the soil to ensure the fire does not rekindle. Residents should be aware of heavy traffic of fire personnel and keep an eye out for any signs of active fire or other hazards.

Investigators believe the fire was human-caused, however they have not determined whether it was intentional or accidental.

Updated: Aug. 28 at 11 a.m.

The Gray Fire in Medical Lake has reached 85% containment as of Sunday, August 27.

For updates on evacuations, visit the official Facebook page of Spokane County Emergency Management.

As temperatures enter the 90s, hot and dry conditions are expected, says the Spokane County Fire District. Remaining smoldering materials (such as tree stumps) may increase smoke production and potentially start small flames.

According to Northwest Washington Fire Information, fire crews continue to clean up hot spots around the fire's perimeter and interior. Firefighters will also work with the City of Spokane, Spokane Regional Air Support Unit (SRASU), and DNR, utilizing UAS drones equipped with the east side of Silver Lake.

Updated August 27 at 11:27 a.m.

The Gray Fire in Medical Lake has reached 73 percent containment and remains a little over 10,000 acres.

I-90 is open in both directions, and State Routes 904 and 902 are also open.

The cause of the fire still remains under investigation as firefighters are working to secure the remainder of the perimeter. Crews are also working along the fire's interior to suppress hot spots near the I-90 corridor.

According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner, the person who died in the Gray Fire is an 86-year-old man named Carl Grub. The cause of death is yet to be determined. He died near Pine Street and W Fancher Road intersection in Medical Lake, Washington, on August 18.

Updated August 26 at 11:40 a.m.

The Gray Fire in Medical Lake remains just over 10,000 acres in size and is 68 percent contained. Currently, 638 firefighters and personnel are on scene, and the estimated date for full containment is Sept. 1.

Investigators are still looking into the origin of the fire, but believe it is human-caused. They have not determined whether it was intentional or accidental.

Currently, there are no Level 3 evacuations. For an interactive evacuation map of the area, visit: https://arcg.is/1z98v10 - Its Not Working Now.

Returning residents are warned of heavy fire traffic in the area as crews continue to work on perimeter lines and detecting hot spots, as well as damage assessment. They ask the community to remain respectful and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

Updated Aug. 25 at 12 p.m.

The Gray Fire in Medical Lake is now 58 percent contained, with no Level 3 evacuations in place. Residents returning to the area should be careful as the fire continues burning.

According to the latest update, there are still numerous hot spots in the perimeter, and heavy fuels continue to smolder. Overnight, active fire was reported in the Clear Lake and Blue Heron areas, and firefighters worked on structure protection and creating dozer and handlines.

Returning residents should continue following Spokane County Emergency Management for updates. Be vigilant and report any signs of fire by calling 911 immediately.

Avista crews are in the area, working to replacing power poles and repairing downed lines to return power to the area.

At this time, officials expect fire activity and smoke production to continue a steady decline, with no anticipated perimeter growth.

Updated: Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.

There are no longer any level 3 evacuations for the Gray fire as crews have been working at all hours of the day gaining containment.

The area that has just been lowered to level 2 include:

West of Silver Lake. South to the end of Greenfield Ln. West to the end of Genni Rock and Page Pond. 1/4-mile North of Lakehurst/Lakeview.
Last Updated: Aug. 23 at 1:20 p.m.

The Gray Fire burning near Medical Lake is now 48 percent contained and evacuations downgraded. However, officials warn wind gusts today could cause smoldering embers to reignite.

As residents start returning to their homes and assessing the damage, they're advised to be careful of fire personnel and continued mop-up in the area. If you see signs of fire in areas evacuation levels recently downgraded, call 911 immediately.

Crews are working to secure the perimeter of the fire, as well as securing and assessing burned structures for potential hazards. Firefighters are monitoring the fire’s edge near unburned areas to reduce the chances of fire spreading.

While most areas have downgraded evacuation levels, some areas remain under Level 3 (Go now!)

Level 1

Gray Rd, Wood Rd, and I90 on the West to Salnave.
Granite Lake Rd on the East
Cameron on the South to Baker.
All Level 1’s downgrades from yesterday on the North side of Medical Lake remain.
Level 2

Salnave on the West.
I90 and Granite Lake Rd on the East.
Baker Rd on the South.
Campbell, Lake St, Medical Lake Four Lakes on the North.
Level 3

West of Silver Lake. South to the end of Greenfield Ln.
West to the end of Genni Rock and Page Pond. 1/4 mile North of Lakehurst/Lakeview.
Updated: Aug. 23 at 9 a.m.
Fire officials at a press conference today released that all evacuation levels for the Gray fire will be downgraded.

Crews have been working hard to get some containment of this fire and have increased their containment up to 25%.

With these new levels, many residents will be able to return back to their home and assess what damage occurred.

Officials during the meeting did mention that there will be one specific area within the fire that's still at a level 3. This will be along the west side, Silver Lake on the southern end and primarily south of Lakehurst Drive for the residents that live there.

Last Updated: Aug. 22 at 4:40 p.m.

Firefighters are continuing efforts to suppress the Gray Fire, which was reported on Aug. 18 and quickly blazed through Medical Lake and the surrounding area.

Crews have worked to reopen I-90, which was fully reopened Monday afternoon. Drivers are asked to be aware of fire crews continuing mop-up on the shoulders and other potential hazards in the area.

SR-902 remains closed at the Salnave Interchange. WSDOT reminds drivers that area is still an active fire zone, and the ramp is closed. Do not try to circumvent the closure, it is dangerous.

Evacuations for residents north of Campbell Road have been lowered to Level 1. Returning residents should continue following Spokane County Emergency Management for updates in case there is a change in fire behavior.

Level 3 evacuations remain in place south of Campbell Road. Do not try to enter that area as it remains an active fire zone.

Updated: Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m.

As of 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 21, the following Level 3 evacuations for the Gray Fire burning in Medical Lake have been downgraded to Level 1:

• Gray Road on the West – Lefevre on the East. Fancher on the South. All residents to the north of these locations.

• Lefevre on the west up to California – South end of the Elementary School to Hallett. Hallett north to Campbell – Campbell East to the east end of the Middle School – North to Lake Street.

• Everything North of Lake Street going east East

• South of I90, east of 904, west of Andrus, north of Jenson.

These downgrades are just the beginning of a long recovery process. Areas still under level 3 evacuations are unsafe for residents to return. Please follow all evacuation orders and refer to Spokane County Emergency Management for all evacuation maps.
The Gray Fire is an estimated 10,014 acres, with 185 structures lost and one person killed.

According to the Washington Commissioner of Lands, 400 fire personnel have responded to the Gray fire statewide, with 200 additional units being deployed.

The Washington State Department of Transportation opened both directions of I-90 near Cheney on Aug. 21. SR 902 from milepost six at East Campbell Road to the I-90 interchange at MP 12 has also reopened.

The cause remains under investigation.

Last Updated: Aug. 21 at 3:45 p.m.
Both directions of I-90 near Cheney has fully reopened following the closure due to the Gray Fire burning near Medical Lake.

Also, SR-902 near East Campbell Road in Medical Lake to the I-90 interchange has reopened!

SR-902 at the Salnave interchange with I-90 and at milepost 6 remains closed at this time.

Last Updated: Aug. 21 at 2:48 p.m.

Eastbound I-90 near Cheney is reopen following a days-long closure due to the Gray Fire burning in Medical Lake.

Westbound Lanes will remain closed as fire crews continue to fight the blaze.
Last Updated: Aug. 21 at 2:20 P.M.

As of Monday morning, the Gray Fire near Medical Lake has grown to over 10,000 acres and remains 10 percent contained. Over 185 structures have been lost, and at least one person was killed.

More than 400 firefighters from across the state are working to line the fire and extinguish it. Overnight crews were able to keep the blaze within its footprint, focusing on structure protection near the Clear Lakes and Blue Heron area, which was threatened by active fire. With cooler temperatures and the potential for rain, they're hoping for a less active fire behavior.

Firefighters confirmed the Washington State Veterans Cemetery on Espanola Rd. remains safe and outside the fire perimeter.

Drivers passing by on I-90 will need to detour due to road closures in the area. The closure begins at mile post 257 near Tyler and ends at mile post 270 near Four Lakes. SR-904 has reopened for drivers to get around the fire. SR-902 remains fully closed.

In a message from Spokane County Fire District 3, they acknowledged the frustration of evacuated residents, but stated evacuations would not be lifted until the threat is gone.

"Just like we wanted to get you out safely we also want to get you home safely," they shared.

Some of the risks in the area include re-ignition of unburnt fuels, hot spots, hazardous trees, and firefighter activity in the area.

"It might seem easier from the outside looking in, but we take your life and safety very seriously and are not going to allow people to return home until we feel there is no risk to human life," they said. "We always are looking out for you and your safety."

Updated: Aug. 21 at 8 a.m.

A brush fire burning in Medical Lake has grown to 10,014 acres and is now 10% contained since it was first reported on Friday, August 18.

The Gray Fire started near Gray Road and has been pushed to the southwest, burning along I-90 due to shifting winds. This fire has destroyed close to 200 structures and has left one person dead, according to a press release from The Salvation Army Spokane.

Moderating fire activity allowed crews to secure and hold the line overnight on Saturday. Crews will continue to strengthen the line Sunday and work to hold the line.

According to incident manage team, about 400 crews from around the region have continued to arrive in the area, focusing on structure protection and securing line.

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations are in place for anyone living East of I-90, South of Salnave Road, West of South Granite Lake Road and North of State Route 904.

South Wolfe Road, West Lorene Drive and South Robinette Drive. East of South Gray Road, South of West Hallett Road, West of South Mabel Road, South Soda Road, South Andrus Road, North of West Jensen Road and North of West Baker Road.

This includes the City of Medial Lake, the community of Four Lakes, the areas of Clear Lake, Silver lake, and Granite Lake.

Level 2 (Get Set) evacuations are in place for South of State Route 904, West of Lance Hill Road, South Pines Springs Road and Lance Hill Road. North and and West of I-90, South of Drumheller Road, and East of the Spokane County/Lincoln County Line.

There is shelter set up at Spokane Falls Community College for those that have been evacuated.

Waukon, Krupke and Brommer Roads are closed in both directions, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). Local traffic only will be allowed through, anyone not following the traffic barriers will be cited.

Due to emergency crews fighting wildfires near I-90 and 902, traffic is going to be detoured from I-90 through Lincoln County, according to LCSO.

I-90 is closed between Eastbound Sprague Exit 246 and Westbound at the Highway 2 Exit 277. Eastbound traffic will be diverted to Highway 231 onto Highway 2, Westbound traffic will be diverted to Highway 28 onto Highway 23.
southbound Harrington-Tokyo Road at Harrington is also closed due to traffic that is causing problems. According to LCSO, law Enforcement patrols will be monitoring these areas.

Avista is working on repairing downed lines and replacing power poles to restore power to Medical Lake, Silver Lake, and Four Lakes areas.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Washington is officially in a state of emergency, after Governor Jay Inslee signed a proclamation Saturday evening in response to fires burning across our region.

Due to the devastating Gray Fire, The Salvation Army Spokane has set up a donation link to assist families impacted by this tragedy, financial donations are the best way to support fire victims, according to The Salvation Army.

Captain David Cain a corps officer with the Salvation Army said “The Salvation Army Spokane is here to help assist families to recover from this terrible situation,” in a press release Sunday afternoon.
Checks are also being accepted and can be sent to The Salvation Army, 222 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane, WA 99207. You are asked to note ‘WA Fires’ when making an online or check donation.

We are also joining forces with Giving Back Spokane and Washington Trust Bank to help raise money for these communities. Starting Monday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. we will be taking calls at our Connect Center to receive donations.

Two wildfires that ravaged different parts of Spokane County on Friday afternoon destroyed 300 structures, including homes and outbuildings, and torched 18,000 acres of homes, scrublands, farm fields and forests. At least one person is dead.

30 structures lost in Oregon Road Fire burning near Elk, Washington 150 more threatened ELK, Wash. - The Oregon Road fire has reached 8,282 acres with 0% containment.

The fire is burning uphill towards structures near Spring Valley Road and East Jefferson Road at the Spokane/Pend Oreille County border.

Updated on August 19 at 12:49 p.m.

A fire on near Elk which began Friday afternoon has reached 3,000 acres and destroyed at least 30 structures. At least 150 more structures are threatened.

The Oregon Road Fire was reported around 4 p.m. on Aug. 18, growing to 2,000 acres by 7 p.m. Washington Department of Natural Resources confirmed this morning the fire remained active overnight, growing to an estimated 3,000 acres.

Strong winds have hindered efforts to contain the fire. Level 3 (Go now!) now extend north to Milan Elk Rd,, south to Chattaroy Rd., west to Newport Highway, and east to Elk Chattaroy Rd. If you live in any of these areas, leave immediately. For those with livestock or large animals, the Spokane County Fairgrounds are open.

Oregon Road Fire near Elk, Wa. 85% contained, rainfall worsens roadway access ELK, Wash. — The Oregon Road fire is now at 85% containment as crews fight to gain full suppression and repair of fire lines.

It has been confirmed that 126 houses and 258 outbuildings were lost due to the fire burning through Elk.

Although the fire area has seen cooler and wetter weather, the thick duff layers can still smolder unnoticed. Crews are still looking for hot spots to extinguish to make sure there is not a flare up in the area.

All evacuations throughout the area, in both Spokane and Pend Oreille County, have been lifted.

If you are in still need of help, the Red Cross will still be at Riverside High School for any fire victims.

Last Updated: Sept. 1 at 1:38 p.m.

Nearly two weeks since the Oregon Road Fire ignited near Elk, officials report it is now 85 percent contained. The fire remains within its footprint at 10,817 acres, with no further growth. Damage assessment totals the number of homes lost at 126, with 258 outbuildings destroyed.

While the cooler temps and rainfall have largely helped with firefighting efforts, it has also worsened road conditions and reduced access to some of the fire area. However, crews will continue mopping up within the perimeter. On the east flank, crews will work on improving containment lines.

All evacuations for the Oregon Road Fire have been lifted, however the emergency shelter at Riverside High School will remain open until there is no longer any need.

The Disaster Assistance Center at Spokane Falls Community Center will also close on Sept. 1. Fire victims in need of further assistance are advised to contact Spokane County Emergency Management at 509-477-2204.

The rainfall overnight has helped crews gain 79% containment of the Oregon Road fire burning in Elk.

The full suppression strategy of the fire is almost met and with the inch of rain that the area received, air resources have been called off.

All evacuations throughout the area, in both Spokane and Pend Oreille County, have been lifted.

If you are in still need of help, the Red Cross will still be at Riverside High School for any fire victims.

Last Updated: Aug. 30 at 11:18 p.m.

All evacuations in Spokane County and Pend Oreille County for the Oregon Road fire in Elk have been lifted.

Last Updated: Aug. 29 at 4:27 p.m.

Crews are making significant progress on the Oregon Road fire in Elk as they are at 79% containment.

Spokane County Fire District 4 are continuing to mop up and are beginning to start patrolling the area to look for threats to the established fire lines

Windy and stormy weather is predicted to roll in Tuesday afternoon. Crews will be vigilant to make sure there are not flare ups with the expected 30-40 mph winds.

Last Updated: Aug. 29 at 12:46 p.m.

The Oregon Road Fire in Elk has increased to 41% containment.

Spokane County Fire District 4 has gotten a renewed look at the Oregon Road fire, measuring it at 10,940 acres.

Level 1 and 2 evacuation zones remain in effect throughout the fire area. For more information on the evacuation zones, visit the official Facebook page of Spokane County Emergency Management.

According to Spokane County Fire District 4, Firefighters are working to improve containment lines, mop-up and suppression repair. Engines, hand crews, and specialized equipment will be active on the east flank of the fire perimeter.

A community meeting will be held at Riverside High School, 34515 N. Newport Highway, Chattaroy, in the cafeteria at 5 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Updated August 27, 2023 at 11:44 a.m.

The Oregon Road Fire in Elk, Washington, is 33 percent contained at 11,021 acres.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and crews on scene are working to put out the fire.

According to Spokane County Fire District 4, evacuation zones for Spokane and Pend Oreille County for the Oregon Fire remain at Level 1 or Level 2.

Spokane County Medical Examiner confirmed the identity and manner of death of the person who died during the fire on August 20.

Alex Brown, a 49-year-old man, died due to thermal and inhalational injuries. His death occurred near the 16000 block of E Oregon Road in Elk, Washington.

Updated August 26, 2023 at 11:57 a.m.

Incident command has released a new evacuation map. All level 3 evacuations have been lowered for the Oregon Road fire in Elk.

Spokane County have completed their damage assessments which showed that 126 residences and 258 outbuildings (sheds, barns, pump houses, etc.) have been destroyed by the Oregon Road fire.

The new level 2 areas include:

Elk Chattaroy on the west, east end of Laurel Road on the east, Laurel on the south and Blanchard on the north.
Elk Chattaroy on the west, Jackson and the end of Deer Creek Road on the east, Laurel on the north and Deer Creek on the south.
The new level 1 areas include;

Newport Highway on the west, Elk Chattaroy on the east, Chattaroy on the south and Milan Elk on the north
Chapman Road and the end of Laurel on the west, Blanchard Creek on the east, Laurel on the south and Blanchard on the north
All evacuation levels remain the same for Pend Oreille County at this time.

Last Updated: Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m.

The Oregon Road Fire near Elk grew 42 acres overnight and is now 11,063 acres in size. However, more than 1,000 firefighters and personnel have worked tirelessly around the clock and now have the fire 16 percent contained.

According to officials, the Oregon Road Fire has destroyed 80 structures, and around 4,000 residents in the area were forced to evacuate. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

As the weather heats up and dries out, there is potential for increased fire activity in areas with residual heat near unburnt fuel. Residents returning as evacuations lower should be vigilant and report any signs of fire in the area immediately by calling 911.

For an interactive evacuation map, visit: https://arcg.is/1z98v10 - Its Not Working Now.

Updated: Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.

Fire crews have released a new evacuation map for the Oregon Road fire burning in Elk. Some sections of the level 3 evacuation area have been downgraded to level 2.

The new level 2 evacuation area includes:

Darknell on the West, Jefferson on the East, Oregon Rd on the South and Spokane County Line on the North.
Madison Rd on the West, Spokane County Border on the North, Jackson Rd on the East and Bridges Rd on the South.
West to Jackson, East to Jefferson, North to Oregon and South to Bridges.
Madison on the West, Jackson on the East, Blanchard on the South and Bridges on the North.
Chapman Rd and the end of Laurel on the West, Blanchard Creek on the East, Laurel on the South and Blanchard on the North.
Jackson, end of Deer Creek and Elk Chattaroy on the West. Blanchard Creek on the East, Laurel and Deer Creek on the North and Tallman on the South
The remaining level 3 evacuation area includes:
Elk Chattaroy on the West, East end of Laurel Rd on the East, Laurel on the South and Blanchard on the North
Elk Chattaroy on the West, Jackson and the end of Deer Creek Rd on the East, Laurel on the North and Deer Creek on the South.

Pend Oreille County has also released new evacuation maps as well:

On the northeast side of the fire, the single Level 1 is removed. The two Level 2 blocks reduce to Level 1. To the south of the above areas, the entire block around Elk in both counties reduces from Level 3 to Level 2.
Last Updated: Aug. 24 at 4:40 p.m.

The Oregon Road Fire began on Aug. 19 near Elk and quickly grew to over 11,000 acres, crossing into north Spokane County. With nearly 1,000 firefighters working to suppress the blaze, it is now 4 percent contained.

Officials have confirmed at least 80 structures have been destroyed, and one person was found dead within the fire perimeter.

With shifting wind directions expected, the evacuation zone in Pend Oreille County has been extended. The new evacuation zones include:

Level 1

South of Tweedie Rd to the Pend Oreille/Spokane county line
East to the easternmost point where Jefferson Rd crosses the county line
Northwest to Elmers Loop, and all properties accessed off Country Ln, School House Rd, and Elmers Loop.
Level 2

East area beginning at the point where Jefferson Rd crosses the Pend Oreille/Spokane county line
Northeasterly to Elmers Loop
West to the Little Spokane River
Southwest Little Spokane River
East to the Betty Mae Way/Spring Valley Rd Intersection
Southeast to the Frontier Ln/Thompson Rd intersection to Jefferson Rd
Western area includes the south shore of the chain lakes to Chain Lakes Dr.
East and northeast along Chain Lakes Dr.
Level 3

Beginning west where Jefferson Rd crosses the Pend Oreille/Spokane county line
Northwest to the intersection of Frontier Ln and Thompson Rd, and to the intersection of Betty Mae Way and Spring Valley Rd
West to the Little Spokane River
Southwest along the Little Spokane River and the south eastern shore of Chain Lakes to Chain Lake Dr,
West to the Little Spokane River then southwest along the river to where it crosses the county line
In Spokane County, all Level 3 evacuations have been downgraded. The new Level 2 evacuation zone now includes:

West of Silver Lake
South to the end of Greenfield Ln.
West to the end of Genni Rock and Page Pond.
1/4-mile North of Lakehurst/Lakeview.
As always, if residents feel threatened by the fire as conditions change, they should evacuate immediately instead of waiting for notice.

Returning residents should follow Spokane County Emergency Management and Pend Oreille County Emergency Management for changes in evacuations. The fire remains active, so if you see signs of fire, call 911 immediately.

Updated: Aug. 24 at 7:45 a.m.

Fire crews have released a new evacuation map for the Oregon Road fire burning in Elk this morning. The new map shows downgrades to level 1 and 2 evacuations.

The area downgraded to a level 2 include:

Newport Hwy on the West. Elk Chattaroy on the East. Chattaroy on the South. Milan Elk on the North
The area downgraded to a level 1 include:

Madison and Day Mt Spokane on the West. Mt Spokane Park Dr on the South and East. Tallman on the North The level 3 evacuation area includes:

Beginning at the westernmost point Jefferson Rd crosses the Pend Oreille/Spokane county line
Northwest to the intersection of Frontier Ln and Thompson Rd
Northwest to the intersection of Betty Mae Way and Spring Valley Rd
West to the Little Spokane River
Southwest along the Little Spokane River and the south eastern shore of Chain Lakes
South and then east to Chain Lake Dr, then West to the Little Spokane River
Southwest along the river to where it crosses the county line, and then east to the point of beginning
The level 2 evacuation area includes:

Eastern Area:
Beginning at the easternmost point where Jefferson Rd crosses the Pend Oreille/Spokane county line
Northeast to Elmers Loop
West to the Little Spokane River
Southwest along the Little Spokane River
East to the Betty Mae Way/Spring Valley Rd Intersection,
Southeast to the Frontier Ln/Thompson Rd intersection
Southeasterly to the westernmost Jefferson Rd crossing of the county line
East to the point of beginning.
Western Area:
South shore of the chain lakes south to Chain Lakes Dr
East and northeast along Chain Lakes Dr
North to the point of beginning
The level 1 evacuation area includes:

South of Tweedie Rd to the Pend Oreille/Spokane county line
East to the easternmost point that Jefferson Rd crosses the county line
Northwest to Elmers Loop
West and north to and include all properties accessed off Country Ln, School House Rd, and Elmers Loop
In their press release this morning the fire is still at 0% containment and has burned 11,021 acres.

Firefighters were able to take advantage of the rain and made good progress in multiple areas of the fire, hence the downgraded levels.

Their strategy is to continue to start full suppression with direct attack efforts where possible and 24-hour staffing.

Last Updated: Aug. 23 at 12:12 p.m.

In Elk, the Oregon Road fire has burned an additional 1,000 acres overnight with still 0% containment.

There are new level 1 (GET READY) evacuations in place as well.

Last Updated: Aug. 22 5:30 p.m.

More than 660 fire personnel are working to suppress the Oregon Road Fire near Elk, which has grown to an estimated 11,036 acres as of Tuesday.

The number of structures lost remains at over 80, and the fire is 0 percent contained.

At a briefing on Tuesday, the Spokane County sheriff, John Nowels, confirmed they had located and identified all 24 people reported as missing since the fire began. He also shared two looters had been arrested.

Firefighters will continue with direct attack efforts where possible and structure protection and mop up around structures. Crews will be actively working the fire with 24-hour staffing.

Evacuations in Spokane County have expanded to include Level 1 evacuations in the following areas:

Reflection Lake Area

Madison Rd on the East
Elk Camden Rd and Valley Rd on the West
Spokane County Line on the North
Blanchard Rd on the South
Orchard Bluff Area

Elk Chattaroy Rd on the North
Madison Rd on the East
Newport Highway on the West
Big Meadows Rd on the South
Part of north Spokane County has been issued Level 3 evacuations as well. As always, if you feel endangered, leave your home immediately.

Pend Oreille County evacuations include:

LEVEL 1 (GET READY): Spring Valley, Elmers Loop, Country Lane, and School House Rd

Level 2 (GET SET): South Chain Lakes Area, Chain Lakes Drive

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW): Jefferson Road, Thomson Road, Betty Mae Way, Frontier Lane, and the last mile of Spring Valley Road

During Tuesday's afternoon briefing, Nowels stated they hope to begin allowing some residents back into their homes within the next two days if conditions remain favorable.

Updated: Aug. 22 at 12:30 p.m.

New evacuations were issued Monday night and now include:

LEVEL 1 (GET READY): Spring Valley, Elmers Loop, Country Lane, and School House Rd

Level 2 (GET SET): South Chain Lakes Area, Chain Lakes Drive

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW): Jefferson Road, Thomson Road, Betty Mae Way, Frontier Lane, and the last mile of Spring Valley Road

Level 3 evacuations have expanded to include parts of north Spokane County, with Level 1 evacuations issued on Tuesday.

If residents feel threatened by the fire, leave immediately, even if you fall outside the evacuation zone.

A Red Cross emergency shelter has been set up at Riverside High School for evacuees.

Updated: Aug. 22 at 6:50 a.m.
The Oregon Road Fire burning near Elk had burned more than 10,000 acres as of Monday morning.

According to Guy Gifford, spokesperson for Washington DNR, the fire was 10,137 acres and remains 0 percent contained. At least 80 structures have been destroyed, and one body was found inside the fire perimeter on Sunday evening.

About 463 firefighters from across the state are working to establish a line around the southwest, east and south sides of the fire with a dozer, while additional hand crews are reinforcing lines to the north and west.

Level 3 (Go now!) evacuations are in affect for the surrounding area:
Officials ask the public not to fly drones in the area, as all air crews must land and delay critical fire suppression efforts. Drone interference with wildfire suppression efforts is subject to penalties up to $27,500 and possible criminal prosecution.

Updated: Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.
A body was found within the fire perimeter of the Oregon Fire near Elk Sunday evening, authorities confirmed.

According to Corporal Mark Gregory, a spokesperson for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, it's not immediately clear how or when the person died, nor if it was even connected to the fire.

Gregory said that determination will be up to the Spokane County Medical Examiner.

Updated: Aug. 20 at 4:45 p.m.

A fire that has already destroyed 30 homes near Elk continued to threaten more Sunday morning, growing rapidly overnight on account of bad weather conditions.

The fire had burned an estimated 9,278 acres by Sunday morning, according to a release provided by the Washington Department of Resources. A wide area east and southeast of Elk remained under emergency evacuations, per the map below.

Residents living in the area of Madison Road on the West, Spokane County Border on the North, Jackson Road on the East, Bridges Road on the South are now under level 3 (Go Now) evacuation as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Spokane County Emergency Management.

Regardless of the evacuation area, officials encourage you to evacuate if you feel at all unsafe.

Fire officials also updated the fire perimeter map, detailing close to exactly where the flames had spread by Sunday morning.

According to fire officials, a lifted inversion layer early Sunday morning increased fire activity, including in the Deer Creek area. The 319 firefighters assigned to the blaze focused on structure protection overnight.

Firefighters plan to spend Sunday focusing on protecting buildings and strengthening existing containment lines on the east and south flanks of the fire, per the Department of Natural resources.

State fire mobilization was activated Friday evening.

West of Silver Lake. South to the end of Greenfield Ln. West to the end of Genni Rock and Page Pond. 1/4-mile North of Lakehurst/Lakeview. Red Cross evacuation center at Riverside High School only accepting certain donations
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