Fire Burning on Mt. Erie – 35 Local Fire Fighters Assist.

A Brush fire on Mt. Erie has been burning for several hours now. The Islands Chapter of the Red Cross is on the scene and approximately 35 fire fighters have been assisting from  the Anacortes Fire Department, Department 13, and Department 11. The brush fire has been burning for several hours, and several more hours are expected before the fire is extinguished.  At this time special thanks are extended to the Anacortes Pizza Factory and the Anacortes McDonalds for their gracious donations to the local fire fighters.  Details to follow later…