SPOKANE, Wash. — The Palisades Fire is now 50% contained as of Monday morning.
According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), at least 50 firefighters will be on scene Monday, including three 10-person crews, six engines and three tenders.
DNR states that all level 3 evacuations have been downgraded and are still holding at level 1. The weather is expected to be better Sunday with calls for less wind. 80 firefighters will be dispatched to begin mop-up of the fire.
DNR is also asking people to stay away from the north side of Palisades Park, and out of the park in general for the next few days, specifically, the area known as Rimrock Road.
The Palisades Fire has burned a total of 43 acres, according to Spokane County Fire District 10. Firefighters report they were able to hold the fire's growth. No buildings have been lost in the fire.
They worked through the night Friday to keep flames from spreading and additional brush trucks will be brought in to help today.
Cooler temperatures and humidity are expected today, a welcome sight for crews. However, wind gusts are still a major concern as the fire continues to burn forest and timber.
The fire started Friday afternoon near Palisades Park in north Spokane and prompted several evacuations.
Level 3 evacuations have been downgraded to level 1 for areas west of Government Way. Meanwhile, areas on the east side of Government Way remain at a level 1 evacuation notice.
Here are the specific boundaries as of Saturday morning, according to the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications Center.
- Level 1 evacuation: north to North Houston Road, west to North Grove Road, south to West Greenwood Road, east to North Government Way.
- Level 1 evacuation: north to North Houston Road, south to River Ridge, west to Government Way, east to the Spokane River.
A Red Cross shelter has been opened at West Central Community Center at 1603 N Belt Street. The shelter opened at 8 p.m. on Friday, and pets are welcome.
DNR told KREM 2 that the fire is not burning toward any structures. It is moving northwest and crews said the biggest concern is the wind.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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