Kindergartner helps save homes

Brian Thomson, Allison Thomson and Everest Thomson smile as they pose with Everest's Citizen's Award.
Courtesy of Allison Thomson

A photo of the fire along the Thomson's property line from April 20.
Courtesy of Allison Thomson

by JACK DEWITT
Staff Writer | June 19, 2026 1:07 AM

COEUR d'ALENE — Five-year-old Everest Thomson was instrumental in helping his neighbors stop a brush fire before it spread to houses.

The young boy's efforts were recognized with a Citizen's Award at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

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