Update, 5:30 p.m. All evacuations have been lifted for the fires burning near Spokane Falls Community College.
Update, 4:55 p.m. Fire crews say they have knocked down one of the four fire starts.
Update 4:20 p.m. Spokane Fire Department says there have been four fires in the area Tuesday afternoon near the Copper River apartments. SFD believes the fires may have been intentionally set.
As of the latest update, no structures have burned and no injuries have been reported.
Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations are still in place.
Spokane Police said all families and children who do not have vehicles in the evacuation area, including daycares and camps, are being bussed to West Central Community Center.
Update, 4:09 p.m. Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations are now in place between Elliott Drive, Whistalks Way, Randolph Road and the Spokane River for a fire near Spokane Falls Community College.
Anyone living in the area should leave immediately.
You can see the most recent evacuation orders by clicking here.
Original Story:
SPOKANE, Wash. — Firefighters are responding to a brush fire near the TJ Meenach Bridge in Spokane.
According to the Spokane Fire Department, the fire is located near West Elliot Drive and North Holly Names Court.
4 News Now has crews on scene working to gather more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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