Fire crews respond to wildfire near Winchester Creek Road, Pend Oreille County WA


Firefighters are responding to visible smoke and a fire west of Winchester Creek Road near Flowering Trail. Crews are having difficulty accessing the fire and coordinating resources.
Audio|Source: Inland Northwest Fire and Sheriff - Multiple Counties
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We do have eyes on the smoke.
00:03
It looks like it's going to be just west of Winchester Creek Road, maybe in section 6 off the Flowering Trail.
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We're going to try to get it a little bit closer.
00:16
is looking for (number withheld).
00:19
There is a visible smoke column, but they're having a hard time making access to it.
00:24
Could you please reach out to Ponderry County and see if they can work up a response to assist looking for it?
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Southfire, engine two.
00:51
Cowell Road is a good area to report to initially.
00:54
The column is visible from there.
01:08
Miles to the south, east,
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maneuvering at 3,500 feet per-travement.
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1-01. The U-GA to site is 4.4 miles or 6 minutes.
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We should be there shorter than that.
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Winchester Creek Rd, Washington
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