FINLEY, Wash.- UPDATE: 3:27 p.m. According to Washington State Fire Wire, the fire is now being called the Toothaker fire.
3:13 p.m. Benton County Sheriff’s Office has closed meals Road between Piert Road and Toothaker Road.
Use alternate routs if possible according to BCSO.
3:01 p.m. According to BCFD #1, the fire is estimated to be between 25 and 30 acres in size.
Air support had been requested.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE:
Benton County Fire District #1 is currently responding to fire off of Meals and Toothaker Road.
BCFD #1 is asking people to stay out of the area if possible.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
