Selah Cliffs News Today

SOAP LAKE — A level 3 evacuation notice was issued for the 3000-4000 block of Road 20 Northeast near Soap Lake Wednesday evening, according to a statement from Grant County Fire District 13. A level 3 evacuation means “Leave now,” the statement added...

OTHELLO — An Othello-area home was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to a statement from Adams County Fire District 5. Two vehicles were also destroyed, but all occupants got out of the house safely. The investigation determined that the cause of the fire was fireworks that had been collected and placed in a trash can...

YAKIMA CO., Wash. — 12:45 p.m. - According to WSDOT, Highway 821 is now open for travelers.

An evacuation order for the area near the Selah Cliffs fire has been downgraded to Level 1 (be aware). Fire crews were busy in Yakima with other fires, including one

YAKIMA CO., Wash. — 12:45 p.m. - According to WSDOT, Highway 821 is now open for travelers, however, according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management, part of Highway 821 could remain

Note: This story has been updated here.

UPDATE: The road through the Yakima Canyon is back open and fire evacuation levels reduced for the Selah Cliffs fire. Fire crews were busy in Yakima overnight with other fires,