WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — A large, fast-growing wildfire is forcing evacuations in Whitman, Adams, and Franklin counties.
According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, the wildfire has burned approximately 30,000 acres, or close to 47 square miles.
The Lyons Ferry Fire started Thursday night in Franklin County and rapidly grew overnight. It’s now burning about 45 minutes west of Colfax near the town of Hooper.
Evacuations include but are not limited to Hooper Canyon Road, McGregor Road, Charles Tobin Road, Old SR-26, Hammer Grade Road, Thomas Flat Road, and Rock Springs Road.
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Lacrosse Schools.
Firefighters from Whitman, Franklin, and Adams counties have all responded. State resources have also been mobilized.
Highway 26 is closed in both directions right now between Highway 261 in Washtucna to Highway 127 near Dusty. Highway 261 is also closed near south of Washtucna to near Perry.
The sheriff’s office says expect conditions to change as firefighting efforts continue.
This is a developing situation. Check back for updates.
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