Evacuations, road closures in place for fire near Wallula

Evacuations, road closures in place for fire near Wallula

UPDATE 6/29/2026 12:24 P.M.: Further detail on evacuation zones from Walla Walla Co. Emergency Management: Due to a natural cover fire, a level 3 evacuation is in place for the area vicinity of Peirce’s Green Valley RV Park and Cameo Heights. US-12 is closed 9 Mile west to Wallula Junction due to smoke, accident response and the movement of fire personnel into the area. For your safety and that of responders please avoid the area. WALLA WALLA – …

Lyle Fire Update 5:45 p.m.: Massive air assault launched as Lyle Hill Fire races east above Lyle — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

Fire retardant was dropped on the Lyle Hill Fire in this photo around 4:45 p.m. as multiple planes were being utilized to stem the quick burning blaze being pushed by high winds this afternoon, June 28. By Tom Peterson Rowena, Ore., June 28, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. — A massive aerial assault is underway against the rapidly growing Lyle Hill Fire as multiple fixed-wing air tankers, Fire Boss scooper aircraft and helicopters attack the blaze burning on …