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Emergency Fire Notification 06-23-26

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Closed Roads: SR 225, Whan Road, Corral Creek, Accord Road. 
Evacuations: Currently underway for locations that are threatened. 

 🚨 MULTIPLE ACTIVE FIRE INCIDENTS 🚨
Multiple active fire incidents, with numerous fire, law enforcement, EMS, and emergency response agencies assisting on scene.

SR 225 closed from OIE out to HWY 240. Whan Road is closed from Corral Creek to the Rattlesnake Ridge area. Please avoid the area and all affected roadways, including Corral Creek (Closed), W Highland Extension, and Accord Road (Closed), to allow emergency personnel access to conduct fire suppression and life safety operations.

🚁 Multiple aerial firefighting resources, including helicopters and air support aircraft, are actively operating in the area alongside ground crews.

⚠️ Residents in affected areas should be prepared for potential evacuation requests and closely monitor official notifications and directions from emergency personnel.

🏫 Ki-Be High School is open for residents who may need to evacuate.

Please help keep roadways clear and stay out of the incident area unless you live in the affected area or are directed by emergency personnel. Your cooperation allows crews to focus on protecting lives, property, and critical infrastructure.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

🚒🚁 #Wildfire #FireResponse #PublicSafety #EmergencyAlert #BentonCounty #BCFD2

 

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