Brush fire breaks out in Cheney

CHENEY – The city Fire Department with the assistance of Fire District 3 combated a brush fire near West First and Washington streets in Cheney on June 23.

Around 3:30 p.m., both departments along with the Department of Natural Resources firefighters, quickly responded to the fire as the flames were encroaching around the surrounding area.

According to Cheney Fire Chief Tom Jenkins, the fire ignited by the railroad tracks behind a house and next to Dow's Excavating business. Despite the potential danger posed by the winds, the combined efforts of the firefighters quickly brought the situation...