WAPATO, Wash.- UPDATED 7:02 P.M.
Yakima officials have cleared the the evacuation for the Wapato area. Residents can now return to the area.
UPDATED 6:19 P.M.
Yakima Valley Emergency Management has issued a Level 2 “Get Ready” evacuation advisory for residents in the Wapato area.
Officials advise residents to prepare family, pets, and move belonging to a car to ensure evacuation readiness.
Evacuation Zone:
– North Track Road and East Wapato Road from Northwest to North Track Road and Donald Wapato Road
– North Donald Wapato rd. and North Camus Road. Head north on North Camus Road to the Yakima River. East of the Yakima River.
-Southbound from the Yakima River to North Olden Way. North Olden Way and East Wapato Road heading west onto East Wapato Road and North Track Road
ORIGINAL COVERAGE:
Officials have begun evacuations on Donald Road in Wapato for a wind-driven fire on Saturday.
According to Yakima County Fire District #5, the fire threatened nearby structures, motivating crews to evacuate the area. Officials have asked the public avoid the area.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
