VIDEO: A fire in Walla Walla County near Prescott has burned more than 4,000 acres, prompting level one “Be Ready” evacuations. The fire began Monday night just before 9 p.m.
State fire assistance has been requested by Fire Chief Jim Ruffcorn of the Walla Walla North County Fire District. State resources were mobilized Tuesday morning around 9:00 a.m., about 12 hours after the fire started.
The stateโs Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan has been activated. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is now at level 2 for partial activation to help coordinate state assistance.
The Fire Protection Bureau has ordered three strike teams and air support. The state fire marshal’s personnel are both en route to the fire and working remotely to coordinate resources.
The Wooden Road Fire is burning through grass, brush and agricultural crops. It is threatening homes, commercial structures and gas and utility lines, resulting in some areas being placed under level one evacuations.
