fire

First the security alarms were tripped, then report of a fire. Break in? Arson? Nope.

Homeowners were on scene quickly.

One of the many fires in Prosser Monday night

The extremely gusty winds fanned up a few embers from a controlled fire earlier in the day, ended up destroying large shed-shop.

The 700+ acre fire still continues to burn while fire crews attempt to get the fire under control.

Police say the blaze, which was quickly put out before it could spread dangerously, was likely leftover from a transient camp.

One family member badly burned, rushed to hospital.

Exact details still not known, but fortunately, driver not seriously hurt.

They were so close together, they were fought as one 'big' blaze.

Fire has burned less than 300 acres, but has consumed an expensive wind turbine, and some evacuations have taken place, but they are Level 1 (low level).

It's been around as long as the famous Miner's restaurant in Yakima and sadly a fire claimed the iconic Stop and Go in Yakima last night.

According to information released by Incident Commander Tony Gilmer, the Powerline Fire near Mattawa has been mostly contained, and no structures lost.
The blaze was first reported about four miles north of Mattawa, near Vantage. Winds pushed the fire up  to the east towards the Saddle Mountain …