Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
RITZVILLE FIREFIGHTER Robert Dew climbs the ladder for the department’s first use of the ladder truck at a rural fire while Lind firefighter DJ Williamson looks on. The fire began on East Weber Road on Aug. 18 and engulfed a workshop, as well as two other structures on the property. -Journal photo by Haley Roybal
Fire season continues to hit hard in Adams County as Lind and Ritzville Fire Departments responded to a structure fire on Thursday, Aug. 18.
Lind Assistant Fire Chief Rubben Labes said they received the call of the small stubble fire on East Weber road near Highway 21 around 11:30 a.m. to which Lind responded with four brush trucks, a water tanker and a rescue vehicle, and quickly requested mutual aide from Ritzville.
The fire quickly spread and took out two buildings, which became a threat to the surrounding power poles, trees and home. As the crew arrived on scene, the flames had completely...
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