Right now level 3 evacuations are in place for the Evans Canyon Fire burning near Selah.
This fire is estimated at 2,500 acres and growing. It is threatening 125 structures, power lines, radio towers, and agricultural crops. The Evans Canyon Fire is burning in grass, brush, and light timber. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on September 1, 2020, at 12:00 am, at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Jim Lange, Yakima County Fire District 2.
The Evans Canyon Fire started on August 31, 2020, at approximately 2:30 pm.
Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered 4 strike teams.
State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are en route to the scene to coordinate dispatch of resources.