The west portion of the fire below Springdale-Hunters Road remains in patrol status with little to no heat. The south and southeast border of the fire remains in mop up and patrol status. Firefighters are mopping up by digging smoldering stumps and putting water on hot spots.
Fire suppression continues on the north side of the fire. Dozer lines and other containment efforts continue in order to build primary and contingency lines along Red Marble Road. The fire line along the east flank of the northern extension of the fire also remains active and will be reinforced. Air resources will be used to assist firefighters on the ground as weather conditions allow.
Slow growth is expected over the next 24 hours. Firefighters continue to be vigilant about monitoring spot fires over the fire line. Firefighter safety along with the safety of the public remains the primary concern.
Weather in the fire area will have winds coming from the southwest today with gusts up to 25 mph. Work on Springdale-Hunters Road will continue in order to remove overhead hazards and snags that pose a danger to the public.
Fire and smoke will be visible to the general public for the next several days resulting from smoldering stumps, logs and deep litter. Drought-weakened trees present an overhead hazard for the public.
Springdale-Hunters Road remains closed. For information on road closures and evacuations please contact the Stevens County EOC. Please call the Spokane Tribal Police for additional information on road closures and evacuation levels on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
For evacuation and road closure information call the following numbers:
Spokane Tribal Police: 509 258-4400
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