FISHTRAP, Wash. — Fire crews are responding to a fast moving wildfire moving towards Spokane County. The fire is being called the "Snider Road Fire" and is approximately 520 acres. Forward progress has been stopped, according to Washington DNR.
According to Spokane County Fire District 3, a second alarm was issued shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The fire district said the fire jumped south of I-90. I-90 remains open at this time but crews say multiple structures are threatened.
All evacuation orders have been downgraded to level 1. Initially Level 3 evacuations were issued for for Boston Road, Carmen Road, Columbia Basin Highway, the community of Tyler, Wash. and two miles down Pine Springs Road from Highway 904.
Fire officials say anyone in those locations who need extra time or have pets or livestock should remain prepared.
According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, water is being pulled from Williams Lake to combat the fire.
This is a developing news story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.
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