Chelan Hills Fire Leaves Inn in Ashes | Spokane News

A beloved Hobbit Inn, built as a dreamy retreat for couples and quiet getaways, was obliterated by the Chelan Hills Fire — a blaze that also destroyed over 100 structures, forced 500 evacuations, and claimed one life. Owner Kristie Wolfe faces an impossible reality: her insurance won’t cover rebuilding, leaving her dream of a whimsical village in ashes. Investigators now treat the fire as human-caused, launching a criminal probe with a $25,000 reward for tips — and the suspect could face felony charges, including manslaughter. The fire is 75% contained, but the area remains dangerous and under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f21dea1fa611105