Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
SMOKE PILLAR. Ritzville fire crews take control of a small fire in evergreen shrubs at Top Hat Motel on Main Avenue Tuesday morning. Officials belive the fire was caused by a campfire the previous evening. No structures or vehicles were involved in the fire.
Eight Ritzville firefighters responded to the Top Hat Motel around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning where evergreen shrubs were ablaze. Initially, it was reported as a structure fire.
The Ritzville fire truck, a brush truck and the rescue rig were on the scene and used 750 gallons of water.
According to Ritzville chief Andy Lefevre, it is believed the fire was caused by a campfire the previous evening.
Firefighters from Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 (Ritzville) also provided mutual aid in Kahlotus on Sunday afternoon as did crews from ACFPD No. 2 (Lind), ACFPD No. 4 (McCall/Harder) and...
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