Multiple wildfires near Tri-Cities grow to thousands of acres
Key Questions
How large are the wildfires burning near the Tri-Cities?
Multiple fires have grown to thousands of acres, with 5,000 acres burning south of the area and additional thousands to the north. Containment remains at zero percent.
What is the air quality like in the Tri-Cities due to the wildfires?
Smoke has caused air quality to reach unhealthy levels overnight and is expected to remain poor downwind of the fires. A Red Flag Warning is still active amid dangerous fire weather.
How are residents in the Kennewick area affected by the wildfires?
Homes have been destroyed and the fires directly threaten the region. Poor air quality and ongoing fire danger continue to impact daily life for local residents.
Multiple wildfires sparked near Tri-Cities in eastern Washington. Thousands of acres burning north of Tri-Cities, plus 5,000 acres to the south. Zero containment. Homes destroyed. Red Flag Warning remains active. Directly affects Kennewick area residents.