Loud explosion heard near Bennett Lumberfield in Asotin County, Asotin County WA


Multiple callers reported a loud explosion near Bennett Lumberfield and pig pens in Asotin County. The sound shook nearby houses and there was a smell like fireworks or gunpowder. Emergency responders found burnt debris and pavement but cleared the fire units after handling the situation. Most debris was removed from the road.
Audio|Source: Nez Perce and Asotin Counties Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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They said they saw a flash around.
00:06
Towards the area of Bennett Lumberfield near the pig pens also.
00:13
Go ahead.
00:16
214 advised all fire units can stand down.
00:21
I'm on location near the pig pen.
00:25
Copy.
00:32
County units information only a possible second caller. Call from near 85317th Street saying spy Red Wolfs Golfsworth near Elman 16th reporting a loud explosion sound that shook their house. Smelled like fireworks or gunpowder, smell as dissipated.
00:49
Didn't see anything.
00:52
Holman-Eleon Road and Banner Road.
00:58
4.7, 1942.
01:01
Close the computer report.
01:08
1942.
01:13
Yep.
01:18
Close the south.
01:21
Clear in route to the ESSA.
01:29
9243 You can a question
01:36
699, 1943
01:42
I'm 600
01:44
Go ahead
01:48
I'm clear of the field and the pig pen area I'll be in service, I'll drive down by the golf course area with the deputy
01:56
Just information for IPD, we did the best we can getting it off the road and over the fog line also.
02:19
Out of debris, burnt pavements, and coal from the fire. We got the majority of the aisle. They don't need to bring a snowploc to get it off the road or a front load to get it cleaned up for him.
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