Country Meadows Fire Benton County
Key Questions
What is the current size and containment of the Country Meadows Fire?
The wildfire covers 1,005 acres and is at 20% containment. State firefighting resources have been mobilized to assist crews battling the blaze near Kennewick.
What evacuation orders are in place for the Benton County wildfire?
Level 3 "GO NOW" evacuations are active near the intersection of Clodfelter and I-82. This is the highest evacuation level due to the immediate threat.
How many homes are threatened by the Country Meadows Fire?
Between 100 and 200 homes are at risk from the fire. Public safety crews are responding to protect threatened areas.
What caused the Country Meadows Fire in Benton County?
The fire originated from a controlled burn that escaped containment. It is not yet summer, yet Washington crews are already managing early wildfire activity.
What is the status of the Country Meadows Fire response?
The incident remains in developing status with ongoing public safety operations. Additional state resources continue to support local firefighting efforts.
1,005-acre wildfire at 20% containment; Level 3 evacuations near Clodfelter & I-82, 100-200 homes threatened. Started from controlled burn; ongoing public safety response.