Yakima County: Cowiche Canyon fire threatens home, destroys old shop

  • Source: YakTriNews
  • Published: 06/21/2018 05:42 AM

An old shop was destroyed after a brush fire sparked in Yakima County. Firefighters were called out to Cowiche Canyon Road Wednesday after reports of a fast moving brush fire. When they arrived, they said the flames were heading towards several homes near City Reservoir Road and Windcrest Drive. Firefighters said winds were blowing strong which created "erratic fire behavior." Additional crews were called in to help battle the blaze. An old shop was destroyed before crews arrived on scene and burned between 40 to 50 acres. Firefighters Yakima Training Center, Kittitas County Fire District #1, Selah, East Valley, West Valley, Naches Heights, Gleed, Toppenish, Granger, Sunnyside and all on duty Yakima Fire crews were at the scene.



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