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Emergency Fire Notification

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🚨 ACTIVE WILDLAND FIRE RESPONSE 🚨
Emergency crews are actively working a significant wildland fire incident in the area of Interstate I-82 and Old Inland Empire Highway.

Please avoid both areas and do not travel into the incident zone. Keeping roadways clear is critical to allow fire, law enforcement, EMS, and other emergency personnel to access the area safely and efficiently.

🚁 Active aerial firefighting operations are also underway. Air support resources are working over the incident area, making it especially important that the public stay clear of the scene and follow all roadway closures and directions from emergency personnel.

⚠️ Evacuation requests are being issued in affected areas. Residents should monitor official emergency notifications and be prepared to follow evacuation instructions as they are received.

Your cooperation helps protect the safety of the public, emergency responders, and those impacted by this incident.

We will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

#Wildfire #FireResponse #PublicSafety #EvacuationAlert #I82 #BentonCounty 🚒🚁

A fire alert graphic for Benton County, featuring flames and a firefighting emblem.
A wildfire burning through dry vegetation near a road, with smoke rising against rocky terrain and a clear blue sky.
Photo curtesy of Benton Fire 2 Rehab Team.