A wildfire near Benton City in Benton County, Washington, had burned about 1,000 acres by early September 26, with no containment reported. The 2nd St Fire is listed near the 11,000 block of NE 2nd St, according to Watch Duty.
The fire was listed as active and had no reported containment in the latest Watch Duty update available at 3:26 am on September 26. A temporary evacuation center has been opened at Ki-Be High School, 1205 Horne Drive in Benton City.
The evacuation area includes the subdivision accessed by North Valley Drive Way and Pear Drive, including Apple Drive, Cherry Drive, Berry Drive and Plum Drive. The order also covers the Kiona Village Community Mobile Home Park . Officials also warned that if people choose to stay, emergency responders may not be able to return to help them.
The Benton County emergency notice says residents in the Level 3 area should gather their families and pets and leave immediately. Because of an immediate wildfire threat, local officials have issued a Level 3 evacuation order, meaning people in the affected area must leave immediately.
