The Les Blair fire was the biggest fire this weekend, scorching around 510 acres and starting Saturday. The fire has been controlled and fully contained as of Monday. The fire damaged one metal shed, some equipment and at least two power poles, according to Benton County Fire District 1.
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.”