Asotin County Fire District #1

09/02/2026

Please join us for the 9-11 Silent Procession and Ceremony at Harris Field.

08/20/2026

Firefighters Attack Wildland Fire West of Clarkston

Clarkston, Wash. — Asotin County Fire District #1 firefighters were called to assist Whitman County crews Wednesday afternoon as a fast-moving wildland fire burned near Wawawai Road.

Whitman County Fire District 14 was dispatched to the fire near milepost 21 on Wawawai Road, close to the Blyton Landing boat dock. When firefighters arrived, the fire was burning uphill and had already consumed an estimated 50 acres.

Whitman County Fire District 14 requested mutual aid from surrounding fire departments and called for air support from the state as the fire continued to grow.

By about 6 p.m. Wednesday, the fire had burned an estimated 200 acres and remained 0% contained.

Steep, rocky terrain, limited access and strong winds were creating significant challenges for firefighters working to slow the fire and protect the surrounding area.

Firefighters continued suppression efforts Wednesday evening. No injuries had been reported as of 6 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Big thank you to Asotin County Fire District #1 for letting us fuel our firefighters that protect our community! 🚒🍞 We love making our firefighters some quick sandwiches. 😇

08/13/2026

Alpowa Fire Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 1400

Firefighters to the rescue! Firefighters and equipment arrived at the fire by boat. The Asotin County Fire District 1 came to the rescue and deployed firefighters to the fire's edge, giving them access to continue strengthening containment lines and mopping up pockets of heat along the river.

08/12/2026

Fire West of Clarkston Not Contained

CLARKSTON, Wash. — Firefighters from around the region were called to battle a wildfire Tuesday about 10 miles west of Clarkston along U.S. Highway 12. The fire is burning in both Asotin and Garfield counties.

Crews from the valley fire departments responded, along with firefighters from Garfield County Fire, Whitman County Fire District 14, Moscow Fire Department and the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

The fire was spotted by a passerby near mile marker 423. It was moving upslope and being pushed by strong winds. Dozers and aircraft were called in to assist because of the steep, rocky terrain.

The fire eventually pushed over a ridge and moved toward homes along Westlake Drive. A Level 1 evacuation notice was issued, followed by a Level 2 evacuation. As the wind pushed the fire over the ridgeline and closer to homes, a Level 3 evacuation was ordered.

Asotin County Fire Chief Noel Hardin requested state mobilization, which was granted at about 8 p.m. Tuesday. A fire management team and additional firefighters are expected to respond Wednesday.

Aircraft are expected to operate over the fire Wednesday, and boaters are being asked to stay out of the area. Drivers traveling on Highway 12 are also urged to use extra caution as firefighters and emergency vehicles are working in and around the fire area.

No injuries or structure losses had been reported as of early Wednesday morning.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

08/10/2026

Firefighter Application Deadline is this Friday!

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a firefighter? Now is the time to take the first step.

Asotin County Fire District #1 in Clarkston, WA, is accepting applications for volunteer firefighters through Friday, August 14th at 5pm.

The LC Valley Fire Academy begins in September. If you have ever considered serving your community, helping your neighbors, and becoming part of a dedicated team, this is your opportunity.

Volunteer firefighters are compensated for training and emergency response.

Applicants must live within a 5-minute radius of the fire station, located at:

2377 Appleside Blvd.
Clarkston Heights, WA

For an application, call 509-758-5181 as soon as possible.

The application deadline is Friday, August 14th.

If you have ever thought about becoming a firefighter, don't wait. Answer the call and serve your community.

08/01/2026

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⚠️The US National Weather Service Spokane Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the region. Hot, dry and windy conditions are in the forecast for Saturday, Aug. 1.

To help reduce wildfire risk, we may proactively turn off power in some areas as early as Saturday afternoon.

At this time, no shutoff has been scheduled.

Weather forecasts can change quickly, and any decision to temporarily turn off power would only be made if conditions warrant such action.

To stay informed and follow outage notifications, make sure we have up-to-date contact information: https://www.myavista.com/outages/outage-faqs

To learn more about our public safety power shutoff process: myavista.com/psps