Fire near Chattaroy injures one and destroys tool shop

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CHATTAROY, Wash. – A fire near Chattaroy destroyed a tool shop and left one person injured.

A spokesperson from Spokane County Fire District 4 reported that they received a call about the fire on East Orchard Bluff Road. The flames spread to a nearby fifth-wheeler RV and adjacent trees, raising concerns about the potential for the fire to reach nearby propane tanks.

Firefighters confirmed that one person suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital. They are currently in the mop-up stages, having successfully knocked down the fire.

Firefighters said that fire has since been knocked down


 

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