Increased fire risks warning issued

SPOKANE – The National Weather Service has issued a warning for elevated fire risk Tuesday, August 11.

The elevated fire risks are due to windy and dry conditions, with gusts of 30 to 35 mile per hour winds possible by late Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The windiest conditions are expected in areas from north of Omak down to south of Walla Walla, and from Wenatchee and Ellensburg east to Spokane, Pullman and Lewiston....