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The Bowles Creek Fire burning west of Skalkaho Pass has grown to over 3,200 acres and remains 3% contained.

Crews are making progress in battling the Communication Butte and Middle Ridge fires in the Mission Valley.

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- Residents living near the town of Marcus approximately 6 miles north of Kettle Falls are being told to evacuate due to a fast-moving wildfire in the

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Fire crews say the West Hallett Fire couldve been much worse if it wasnt from the multiple aircraft attacking the fire from the air.

High winds that have picking up in the afternoon hours are continuing to push two wildfires east towards Elmo.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- More than 100 firefighters responded to a major wildfire in south Spokane on Sunday, burning close to many peoples backyards.

SPOKANE, Wash. — The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter for those affected by the West Hallett Fire, which is currently burning in Spokane County.

IDAHO COUNTY, ID. -- Fire crews near Grangeville are still working on the Midnight Fire burning 1 mile east of China Peak. The fire is 179 acres and 25% contained.

Firefighters said the fire is 3% contained, and have scheduled a few public information hearings for local residents.

Firefighters said they controlled traffic on a nearby road while they set up their initial containment.