Van Catches Fire on Lewiston Hill

Firefighters respond to blaze on Highway 95 in Idaho

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:00pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones, with a winding highway and the charred remains of a vehicle barely visible through thick fog and dramatic lighting, conveying the overwhelming scale of the natural environment.A dramatic landscape painting captures the sublime power of nature on the remote Lewiston Hill, where a recent vehicle fire exposed the challenges of highway safety in rugged terrain.Lewiston Today

A van was destroyed in a fire on the Lewiston Hill in Idaho yesterday afternoon. Nez Perce County firefighters responded to the blaze near the top of Highway 95, but the van was a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined, according to a release from the Nez Perce County Fire Department.

Why it matters

Vehicle fires on highways can pose a serious risk to public safety, especially in remote or mountainous areas. This incident highlights the importance of fire department response capabilities and the need to investigate the cause to prevent similar occurrences.

The details

The van caught fire on the Lewiston Hill, a steep and winding section of Highway 95 in Idaho. Nez Perce County firefighters rushed to the scene near the top of the hill to battle the blaze, but the van was completely destroyed. The fire department is still investigating the cause of the incident.

  • The van fire occurred yesterday afternoon on April 13, 2026.

The players

Nez Perce County Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the van fire on the Lewiston Hill.

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What’s next

The Nez Perce County Fire Department will continue investigating the cause of the van fire to determine if any preventative measures can be taken to avoid similar incidents in the future.

The takeaway

This van fire on the Lewiston Hill serves as a reminder of the importance of highway safety and the need for reliable emergency response capabilities, especially in remote or challenging terrain.