On Saturday, a blaze started at Quincy Lakes, which started as a 50-acre fire but quickly spread because of 40 miles per hour winds, according to Grant County Fire District 3 Chief David Durfee. The fire scorched about 146 acres and contained as of Sunday night. The recreation area will remain closed as firefighters ensure the blaze doesn’t reignite and continue mopping hot spots.
June 2, 2025
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Basin firefighters see busy weekend
QUINCY – Over the weekend, two wildfires and a home fire in Grant County and, as of Sunday, the county is in a burn ban effective until at least Sept. 30. “Be aware of what the rules are and follow the burn ban stipulations. We prefer not burning at all,” Grant County Fire District 13 Chief Jim Stucky said. “If you are going to do a campfire or whatever, make sure you have water nearby, don’t let it get too big and make sure it is fully out and cold to the touch before you go to bed for the night.”