Wildfires

Officials from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office human activity is responsible for about 84% to 88% of all wildfires.

Fire officials say it's not just those who live near the forest that need to be concerned about a wildfire.

The Council is also expected to get a report from city staff showing a financial analysis of a potential EMS Levy.

Newhouse says "this emergency declaration brings peace of mind to those who rely on the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Canal,"

The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District’s Main Canal is facing a critical threat.

The press release says the damage from the fires is significant currently estimated at more than $3 million.

Meanwhile, near Wapato, two men died after a train collided with their pickup truck Saturday afternoon.

The fire remains at the same containment level it's been for weeks, 8% at 8,806 acres.

The fire remains at 8% contained with little growth from Wednesday to Thursday.

The fire is now 8% contained with little growth from Wednesday to Thursday. The fire is currently at 7,893 acres.