Live Natural Cover Fire – I-82 and SR 221 🔥

Date: July 29, 2025
Incident Name: Sales Yard Fire

Current Status (Updated 7/29/25 – 6:00 PM):

• The Sales Yard Fire continues to impact areas along I-82 from Prosser to Gibbon Road and SR 221.
• SR 221 remains closed, and traffic on I-82 between Gibbon Road and Wine Country Road is experiencing significant slowdowns due to active firefighting operations along the roadway.
• Multiple agencies are actively engaged in the response, including:
  • Richland Fire
  • West Benton Fire & Rescue
  • Benton County Fire Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5
  • Walla Walla County Fire District 5
• Air support is underway, with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft transporting water from sources as far as Richland.

⚠️ Please stay clear of all impacted roadways and water access points for your safety and the safety of emergency crews.

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Current Status (Updated 7/29/25 – 5:00 PM):

• SR 221 remains closed due to ongoing fire activity.
• Fire crews are actively working along I-82 from Prosser to Gibbon Road.
• Air support is active, with helicopters and planes sourcing water as far as Richland.

⚠️ Public Safety Notice

Please avoid the affected areas — including roadways and water sources — to allow emergency crews to operate safely and efficiently.

📢 For the most current updates, please visit our Facebook page where we are posting real-time information as it becomes available.

 We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work to contain this fire and protect our community.

🔗 Additional Public Information Resources

For updated and live informaiton, please refer to the following sources:

• WSDOT Traffic
  For the latest road closures, traffic delays, and detours across Washington State.
  wsdot.com/travel/real-time/
• FlightRadar24
  To view live air support activity in the area during fire operations.
  flightradar24.com