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06/18/2026

🔥 TUCANNON FIRE GROWS RAPIDLY IN SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON - 6/17/26

The Tucannon Fire continues to burn in Columbia and Garfield counties after igniting Tuesday afternoon. Driven by dry conditions and strong winds, the fire has grown to an estimated 9,500 acres with no containment reported as of Wednesday morning.

Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations remain in place for some areas as firefighters work to protect homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land. Washington State has mobilized additional resources to assist crews battling the fast-moving wildfire.

📍 Near Dayton, Pomeroy, and Starbuck, WA

🙏 Thank you to all of the firefighters, pilots, dispatchers, and support personnel working tirelessly to protect communities and contain this fire.

📹 Special thanks to a friend on the fire for sharing this incredible helicopter footage from above the incident. Video taken 6/16/26

⚠️ I'll try to keep this post updated as new information becomes available.

06/17/2026

🔥 ROZA FIRE UPDATE — KITTITAS / YAKIMA COUNTIES (6/17/26)

Early morning photos captured of the Roza Fire show active wildfire conditions north of Pomona.

📍 Location:
6600 Block of S Canyon Rd (Hwy 821), north of Pomona
Along State Route 821

⚠️ Current situation:

▫️Fire has reached approximately 400 acres (per National Interagency Fire Center)
▫️Interstate 82 is temporarily closed north of Firing Center Road due to fire activity
▫️Exit 26 is the last available exit before the closure point

🚨 Evacuation levels issued:
Level 2 (Get Ready): Burbank Creek area
Level 1 (Be Ready): Roza View Drive area

UPDATE:
Jun 17 at 1:26 PM
I-82 Westbound will be reopened, Eastbound lanes will remain closed - per radio traffic.

📸 Photos captured early morning 6/17/26

06/15/2026

🔥 TULE FIRE – SOUTH OF TOPPENISH 🔥

📍 4100 block of Tule Rd, Yakima County, WA
🕐 Initial report: 1:18 PM – June 14, 2026

Emergency crews are actively responding to the Tule Fire south of Toppen*sh.

📡 Scanner-reported updates indicate the fire has been rapidly evolving throughout the afternoon:
• Early reports placed the fire near ~10 acres
• Air support has been requested
• Incident command later reported growth to roughly ~100 acres
• Radio traffic also indicated possible structure concerns in the area
• Consideration has been given to closing Highway 97 near MP 51 as the fire approaches the corridor (no official closure confirmed at the time of reporting)
• Later incident command estimates placed the fire significantly larger as conditions changed through the afternoon

⚠️ Please avoid the area and allow fire crews and emergency personnel room to operate safely. Keep roadways clear for residents who may need to evacuate.

This is a developing incident and details may change as official updates are released.

06/14/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Military Identifies Aircraft Involved in Rimrock Lake Crash 🚨

Military officials have confirmed that the aircraft involved in Saturday's crash near Rimrock Lake was an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

According to the U.S. Marine Corps, the pilot was conducting a routine training mission when the aircraft went down. The pilot successfully ejected before the crash, was located by first responders, and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The crash sparked a wildfire that remains under suppression by fire crews and aircraft. Evacuations and road closures remain in place as emergency personnel continue their response.

Military officials say an investigation into the cause of the crash is now underway. Additional details are expected to be limited while the investigation is active.

🎥📸 The video below is a compilation of footage and photos submitted by community members.

Special thanks to:
• Tiffany Bowles
• Ary Ashlock
• (TikTok)
• Emma Burson Phippin
• Joshua Shelly
• Nagel Hull

Thank you to everyone who shared information, photos, and videos from the scene.

06/14/2026

🔥 Fire Spotted Along I-82 Near Mile Marker 91

6/14/26 – A follower submitted these photos showing a fire burning along I-82 in Benton County near mile marker 91.

The photos were taken around 12:30 PM. At the time they were captured, no emergency crews were visible in the area. The cause of the fire is unknown, and it is unclear if crews responded later.

If anyone has additional information or updates from the area, feel free to share them in the comments.

📸 Photos submitted by a follower.

06/14/2026

🚨 Suspected DUI Hit-and-Run Crash on 16th Ave 🚨

Yakima, WA | Late 6/13/26 – Early 6/14/26

A crash was reported at the intersection of Mead Ave and 16th Ave during the late hours of June 13 into the early morning of June 14.

According to information from the scene, a truck was traveling southbound on 16th Ave when a small lime green Chevy Spark turned right onto 16th Ave from Mead Ave. The Chevy reportedly took the turn wide, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided with the truck.

The driver and passengers of the Chevy fled the scene following the crash. Open and empty alcohol containers were reportedly found inside the abandoned vehicle.

Paramedics responded and evaluated the occupants of the truck. The condition of those who fled from the Chevy is unknown.

As of the latest information available, the occupants of the green Chevy had not been located.

📍 Mead Ave & 16th Ave, Yakima
🕒 Late 6/13/26 – Early 6/14/26

06/13/2026

🚔 Suspected DUI Crash into Ends in Arrest on 64th Ave – Yakima, WA (6/13/26)

According to scanner traffic, a white Mercedes crashed into a fence on 64th Ave between Tieton Dr. and Nob Hill Blvd., in front of The Lodges Apartments.

Witnesses reported that both the male driver and female passenger initially walked away from the crash and into the nearby apartment complex. When officers arrived, the female passenger returned to the scene and spoke with police.

The driver remained inside the apartment complex for approximately 20–30 minutes while officers searched for him. He eventually came back toward the crash scene, walking casually along the sidewalk.

As he approached, officers arrested him. Prior to being taken into custody, he was heard asking if he could record the scene with his phone.

A tow truck later removed the damaged vehicle from the scene.

Alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in the crash.

More information to come as I learn more. 👍

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

🚨 Fighter Jet Crash Reported Near Rimrock Lake – Pilot Contact Made 🚨

According to scanner traffic, a fighter jet has reportedly crashed on the backside of Rimrock Lake. - 6/13/26

Emergency crews have reportedly made contact with the pilot, and responders are currently working to contain a fire in the area.

Information is still developing, and details may change as more is confirmed.
More information as I get it. 👍

Source: Scanner traffic. Information has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities.

📸 A big thank you to the follower who sent in these photos from the area. Your help is appreciated! 🙏

Shoutout to Jake from Yakima Live for notifying me of the incident.

06/13/2026

🚔 Juvenile Driver Arrested After Attempting to Evade Police in Yakima

Around 1:00 a.m. on June 13, 2026, Yakima Police observed a white Tesla being driven erratically and attempted a traffic stop.

According to scanner traffic, the driver accelerated and attempted to evade officers, reportedly speeding and driving through a parking lot in an effort to get away. The incident came to an end near Yakima Avenue and 3rd Avenue, where the vehicle finally stopped.

The driver appeared to be an intoxicated 16-year-old juvenile and was taken into custody.

Officers observed visible damage to the Tesla. While the vehicle had reportedly struck a tree in a previous incident, police noted what appeared to be additional fresh damage to the vehicle.

No injuries were reported. Additional information may be released as it becomes available.