Air tankers, helicopters and ground crews are this morning working to minimizing the growth of the Halfway Fire burning about 35 miles northwest of Yakima off State Route 410.
The fire, burning on Forest Service land, is estimated at 74 acres. Containment lines are in place on only a small portion of the fire, according to a news release issued by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Firefighters are concerned about a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service warning of high winds, dry conditions and low humidity.
The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office is issuing evacuation notices to residents in the vicinity of the fire. This is being done as a precaution should fire activity increase significantly.