Level 3 evacuation orders lifted in Walla Walla County

Level 3 evacuation orders lifted in Walla Walla County

Incident Command has requested a Level 3 evacuation (“Go”) south of the Van Hollebeck/CM Rice natural cover fire, and residents in the area are being told to leave immediately due to the fire’s serious nature and changing conditions.

No structures lost after wildfire in northern Walla Walla County triggers brief 'go now' evacuations

WALLA WALLA – Gusty winds and changing conditions prompted officials to issue a Level 3 “go now” evacuation order Monday for residents near Van Hollenbeke and C.M. Rice roads as a rapidly spreading wildfire burned in northern Walla Walla County. Officials said high winds led to rapid growth of the blaze, which was burning in areas that were difficult to access. Evacuation orders were lifted early Tuesday. Walla Walla North County Fire District s…