A tree in the southeastern corner of Diane Ross' Coeur d'Alene backyard caught fire Wednesday, most likely caused by a fire from an adjacent firepit that was left unattended before it was completely out. A passerby saw smoke and called the fire department.
July 20, 2024
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Fencing was torched, a tree was burned and telephone and internet wires were melting Wednesday by the time someone alerted Diane Ross about the fire happening in the far corner of her backyard.