GCFD 5 responds to fire near Grant Co. Fairgrounds
R. HANS MILLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 months, 3 weeks AGO
A Grant County Fire District 5 brush truck sprays water on a hot spot while crews finished putting out a fire that may have been caused by fireworks.
R. HANS MILLER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
The fire was quickly put out but was bright enough to be seen from across town.
The area circled in blue is the location of the Thursday evening fire. The fire appears to be contained and in mop up as of the time of this posting.
Managing Editor Rob Miller is a 4-year U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Western Montana in a community about the size of Soap Lake. An honors graduate of Texas State University, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brandee, and their three dogs, Draco, Pepper and Cinnamon. He has one son, William. During his free time, he enjoys photography, video games, reading and working on the house he and his wife bought in Ephrata. He is passionate about the First Amendment and educating communities. | July 3, 2025 11:11 PM
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 personnel are mopping up the scene of a brush fire just east of the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Witnesses in the area said two people had been seen setting off fireworks in the area.
No crew chief was immediately available to discuss the incident as the scene was still active.
Fire crews were still on the scene as of 10:55 p.m. Thursday, but traffic was being allowed through the area. Residents are encouraged to drive carefully in the area to ensure no first responders are struck by vehicles as they work.
The fire was quickly put out but was bright enough to be seen from across town.
The area circled in blue is the location of the Thursday evening fire. The fire appears to be contained and in mop up as of the time of this posting.ARTICLES BY R. HANS MILLER
MLHS employee terminated for inappropriate relations with students
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District released a statement Thursday evening indicating that a coach who also served as a substitute teacher had been found to have had inappropriate relationships with three students.
Motorists urged to follow detours at Hansen Road
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Patrol and Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers not to utilize emergency vehicle turnarounds to avoid the Hansen Road detour, according to a WSP press release.
Hansen overpass closed as of Saturday morning
MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Transportation announced Friday that the Interstate 90 overpass at Hansen Road, near the Love’s Travel Stop in Moses Lake – Exit 174 – will be closing at 6 a.m. Saturday.