WAPATO, Wash.- UPDATE 1:17 P.M.
The Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team confirms that the Wapato fire, or Camas Road fire, began just after midnight on Saturday and burned at least 150 acres.
The Fire Protection Bureau (FPB) ordered two strike teams to help contain the fire. Under the State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, the FPB coordinates, dispatches, and oversees resources to enable firefighters throughout the state.
Deputy Fire Chief Joel Byam of Yakima County Fire District 5 requested the mobilization of resources for Yakima County’s Camas Road fire and the nearby Beam Road fire.
Officials acknowledge that the public may continue to see smoke and flames throughout Sunday and to refrain from calling 911.
UPDATED 7:02 P.M.
Yakima County 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.
