Smoke and flames spotted near Hwy 395 in Stevens County, Colville WA


Smoke and flames were reported near mile marker 244 on Highway 395 north in Stevens County. It was first thought to be a new wildfire but was confirmed as a flare-up from the existing Cady Creek Fire. Fire crews and DNR were dispatched but then told to stand down.
Audio|Source: Stevens County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire District 8, respond to the area, mile marker 244, highway 395 north for reports of smoke and flame scene 757.
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Call off.
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759.
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59. One with one.
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Copy.
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You're going to be headed to the area of Mount Marker 244-395. The reporting party is calling from Pinkston Creek looking across the river so that he could see smoke and flames a quarter of the way down from the top of the mountain.
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Did initially state that he didn't think it was the Cady Creek fire, then said maybe it could be a hot spot from the Cady Creek Fire. DNR is also an advice.
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Let's see.
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Move down to the front of the greater or something.
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Pick all that up.
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North Fire.
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Motionating page, sure to make us stand down. This is the Giddy brick fire.
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In reference to last page, at this time you can stand down. This will be the Katie Creek fire in reference to last page. You can stand down 8033.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hwy 395 N, Colville, WA 99114
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