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Katlyn C, Staff Reporter
Jun 12 at 1:14 PM EDT
Evacuations: Level 2 South of Hwy 12 from Wallula Junction to Hindman Rd, Level 1 North of Hwy 12 for the area around Cameo Heights and Green Vally RV Park are in place.
At approximately 12:15 AM, Walla Walla County Fire District 6 was dispatched to a grass fire. The fire was located on Hatch Grade by the wind mills and quickly went to a 4th alarm, with multiple mutual-aid departments arriving to assist with the fire.
A State Mobilization request was submitted around 8 AM. Three strike teams and air resources have been requested.
At 8:30 AM the fire was estimated to be 2,500 acres and growing, with 30-40 mile per hour winds pushing from the Southwest.
Update provided by Walla Walla County Fire District #4. https://www.facebook.com/share/17CjjCfH1M/?mibextid=wwXIfr