Hope Fire Torches Almost 6,000 Acres Near Colville National Forest

Strike teams sent to help contain Hope Fire

Five wildland strike teams have been sent to assist local firefighters battling the Hope Fire near the town of Evans in Stevens County.

Hope Fire in Washington still out of control, no threat to Canada

Latest update shows fire has grown to more than 2,200 hectares.

Hope Fire torches almost 6,000 acres near Colville National Forest

A fire burning near the Colville National Forest is nearing 6,000 acres.

Hope fire size estimate reduced to 5,634 acres; still no containment

As the Hope Fire just down the river from Northport rages on into Friday, emergency response crews continue to grow, focusing on fire containment and structure protection.

Crews continue firefighting efforts on 3,200-acre Hope Fire in Stevens County. Evacuations remain in place

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- UPDATED at 10 p.m. on July 10 - Level 1 (BE READY), Level 2 (GET SET) and Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations are in place for the 3,500 acre wildfire burning near Kettle Falls and Northport…

Eastern Washington Fires Prompt Air Quality Alerts in Lincoln and Stevens Counties Until Thursday

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, Washington – Smoke from a growing number of wildfires is blanketing parts of eastern Washington, triggering air quality concerns from Lake Cushman to Kettle Falls through at least Thursday morning. According to the Washington Smoke Blog, new fires ignited in recent days are pushing smoke into the Inland Northwest, with the most s…