Paradise Fire in Walla Walla Watershed Likely to Burn for Several More Weeks

Paradise Fire in Walla Walla watershed likely to burn for several more weeks

Firefighters are working to make a bigger containment line that will last through wildfire season.

Evacuation advisories, road closures issued for Paradise Fire near Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA COUNTY — Emergency officials have issued evacuation warnings and road closures as fire crews respond to the Paradise Fire in Walla Walla County. A Level 2 “Be Set” evacuation advisory is in effect for areas immediately north of Paradise Ridge, land near the southern boundary of the Level 1 zone, and regions along Mill Creek adjacent to active fire detections. Residents in the yellow-shaded zone (see map above) must prepare to leave a…