2 wildfires ignited by lightning in Washington's Stevens County were contained and uncontained on August 18, with firefighters on alert for more potential fires.
2 wildfires ignited by lightning strikes in Washington's Stevens County were tackled by firefighters on August 18. The Deer Lake Fire was contained and mopped up, while the Scott's Ridge Fire is still uncontained due to location challenges. The fire department is on alert for more potential fires from the storms. Meanwhile, Idaho's Flat Fire, sparked by lightning on August 5, has burned 3,500 acres and is 14% contained, with crews focusing on southeast containment amid dry, hot weather.
August 18, 2024
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