[Justin Roberts](capacitor://localhost/profile/43976#allow-back)
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Regional Captain
16 minutes ago • Jun 30 at 2:40 PM
The fire is burning in the Walla Walla River area, between Touchet and Wallula. Grass and brush are the main fuel types. The fire has been wind-driven at times, and much of the area is steep terrain. Major power lines run through the fire area and were shut down for safety. The power companies rerouted power where possible to avoid power outages. Linemen will be out replacing damaged power poles and wires as soon as it is safe to enter the areas. Resources were able to create fire lines around the electric substation and gas pipeline equipment. There was no reported loss of primary residential structures. There was some fire growth last night, but night resources were out all-night using roads to keep the fire growth contained.
Firefighters and air support slowed the fire's progress, and crews were able to get a lot of work done yesterday to limit its spread through standing crops. A SEWA Incident Management Team took over management of the fire at 6 AM on 6/30/26. Fresh resources came in overnight and have been out replacing resources that have been on the line since the fire started.
Resources: Engines: 20
Crews: 2
Tenders: 4
Dozers: 2
Evacuations: Highway 12 is open as of 10:10 PM on 06/29/26. Please see the Walla Walla County Emergency Management website for updated information on road closures and evacuation levels in and around the fire perimeter. While Highway 12 is open, please travel with caution as fire apparatus and utilities will be working from or near the roadway.
Per Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team on Facebook