Clarkston-area wildfire drives evacuations and recovery response

A wildfire west of Highway 12 prompted evacuations and regional firefighting support; current containment, evacuation status, cause, road effects, and recovery remain unconfirmed. Asotin County is included in Washington’s expanded FEMA request for up to $13.2 million in repair funding, potentially reimbursing up to 75%, but local projects and federal approval are not confirmed.