SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — A wildfire near Williams Lake, 15 miles south of Cheney, prompted Level 3 evacuations for parts of the area on Wednesday.
The evacuations are for Martin Road to Long Road, Cheney Plaza to Williams Lake Road and east of Rock Lake Road.
The fire, which started at 2:30 p.m., has burned at least 100 acres and is threatening approximately 400 structures, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
State resources have been ordered to help fight the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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