Possible fire glow reported near lakes seen from highway, Pend Oreille County WA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/19/2025 11:02 PM (PDT)

US-395, Washington

Responders received reports of a possible fire glow seen above Hodgkin Lake and near Runner Lake Road as viewed from Highway 395 and Hawkskin Lake Road. Multiple fire departments were dispatched but later canceled the response after investigation.

Audio|Source: Inland Northwest Fire and Sheriff - Multiple Counties

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Transcript:

00:00

I said they're seeing what looks like a fire glow above Hodgkin Lake and road towards Runner Lake.

00:07

See if they know of a fire up there.

00:09

If not, send me to check it out.

00:16

You can page it out for fire and investigation.

00:23

Apparently you can see it from 395 in Hawkskin Lake and if you look up on the hill.

00:30

4302.

00:37

Water Canada Station 3BLS for a fall.

00:40

237 Mockerson Trail, Cocoa, 237 Mocryson Trail, Cocoa.

00:50

Check in the back.

00:56

Everyone I copy, clear.

01:02

Copy.

01:05

David Eye to X-ray.

01:13

First is Jason, Middle R.

01:15

Robert, 07-71990.

01:18

Can't be aggressive?

01:22

Female conscious breathing normally fell between wheelchair and recliner, not injured, not bleeding.

01:34

Okay.

01:36

There's a clear ID, only washing back.

01:40

Please, ellipticist.

01:44

Copy.

01:51

So there's no BUS you can clear the call.

02:01

205.

02:03

Family is notified.

02:05

It's only clear. Copy.

02:07

Happy.

02:15

District 8 fire department respond to Highway 395 in Hoshan Lake & Road for a possible fire up on the hill above Runner Lake, 2308.

02:32

District State Fire Department respond to Highway 395 in Hoshan Lake and Road for a glow-up on the hill above Runner Lake possible fire 23.8.

02:45

I believe it's a river.

02:50

Highway 41 at Marion.

03:06

District 8 fire department Disregard last page for Highway 395 and Hoshan Lake and Road.

03:13

District Guard last page per fire 3,800, 2310.

03:24

District 8, disregard, last page per fire 3,800, District 8, disregard last page, 2310.

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