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July 6, 2021 8:22 PM Matthew Kincanon
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Greater Spokane County Emergency Management
CHENEY, Wash. Due to progress in fighting the Andrus Fire in Cheney, evacuation levels have been brought down to Level 2.
Level 2 means make plans and get ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Because the levels were lowered, Spokane County Fire District 3 said roads that were previously closed are now open, but only to local residents.
They said fire crews will continue working through the night looking for hot spots and further securing the containment line. Around 188 firefighters from across the state are working on it.
There have been no injuries are structures lost.
Credit Spokane Fire District 8 Firefighters
A growing fire is burning near Cheney and emergency responders are urging people in the area to evacuate.
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste has authorized the state to mobilize its resources against the fire. According to a tweet from Washington State Emergency Management, it s threatening more than 137 homes and Interstate 90.
State Patrol Trooper Jeff Sevigney said in a tweet Monday evening the fire is about 250 to 300 acres and growing. Both aircraft and firefighters are on the scene.
People who live in the area between Melville Road, Spotted, Andrus and Soda are in extreme danger, and need to leave now.
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