Brush fire burning near Loomis Road in Yakima County
GRANDVIEW, Wash.-Yakima County Fire District #5 firefighters are responding to a fire in the area…
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Brush fire put out near Loomis Road in Yakima County
GRANDVIEW, Wash. – Yakima County Fire District 5 firefighters fought a wildfire in the area…
Beam Road Fire determined to be human-caused, now 42 percent contained
ZILLAH, Wash.-The Beam Road Fire that has burned about 8,542 acres about six miles Northeast…
Verizon users experience challenges calling 911; officials offer alternatives
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.- Officials report that Verizon users have had issues calling 911 and suggest…
City of Yakima encourages residents to use ‘Smart 911’ app
YAKIMA, Wash.- Yakima City officials invite residents to use the free Smart 911 phone application…
State resource mobilization issued for fires in Wapato, Zillah
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — The State Fire Marshal’s Office authorized state resources for fires in…
Fires in Yakima County prompt the closure of SR-241
SUNNYSIDE, Wash- Both directions of SR-241 are closed for firefighting activity and smoky road conditions…
Over 4,000 in Wapato District lose power following a nearby wildfire
WAPATO, Wash.-A large wildfire in Wapato on Saturday evening has resulted in the loss of…
Wapato fire prompts evacuations
WAPATO, Wash.- Officials have begun evacuations on Donald Road in Wapato for a wind-driven fire…
Level 2 evacuations issued for Wapato area
WAPATO, Wash.- UPDATED 6:19 P.M. Yakima Valley Emergency Management has issued a Level 2 “Get…