Two brush fires burn near Wapato miles apart

  • Source: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima
  • Published: 07/19/2017 05:25 PM

Fire crews are working to extinguish two brush fires near Wapato. Authorities said one brush fire burned 10 acres, located to the right of I-82 eastbound roads near milepost 47 and 50, Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews said the fire is completely controlled. Another brush fire is burning about a mile and a half away and has burned 80 acres. District 5 requested a second alarm fire around 2:20 pm. Crews from Selah, East Valley, West Valley, Yakima and Yakama Nation Fire Management crews have responded and a helicopter will be utilized to assist in extinguishing the fires. Deputy Chief Joel Byam, District 5 Fire Department, said gaining access to the fire is challenging due to the fire's proximity to the freeway and waterways. The fire is not controlled.



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