Ground Force Fire Causes $700,000 Damage

Firefighters said a malfunctioning oil furnace at Ground Force Manufacturing caused a three-alarm fire and at least $700,000 in damages to the plant Friday. Jim Lyon, spokesman for Kootenai Fire and Rescue, said one Ground Force employee was taken to the hospital after suffering smoke inhalation and several firefighters slipped on snow and ice at the scene/ Marc Stewart , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.