Intentionally-set fires prompt evacuation orders near Spokane

Fire crews responded to several fires that were burning near TJ Meenach Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. All evacuation orders have been lifted.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Evacuations have been lifted after multiple fires were set near the TJ Meenach Bridge in Spokane.

The Spokane Department of Emergency Management cleared all evacuations at around 5:20 p.m.

The Washington Department of Natural Resources, Spokane County Fire District 10 and Spokane Fire Department are still on scene after the fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. 

Crews say they are spending Tuesday night into Wednesday putting out hot spots to make sure the ground is cold

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