MOSES LAKE, Wash. — A fire at the Wilbur-Ellis Fertilizer plant southeast of Moses Lake destroyed the building and kept firefighters busy for hours on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23.
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place alert around 4:30 p.m. for anyone living within a mile to the northeast of the plant.
Firefighters from Grant County Fire District #5 managed to bring the fire under control shortly after 5 p.m., but the building had collapsed. No injuries have been reported.
The fire is expected to continue to smolder for about 24 hours. Firefighters are remaining on scene to keep an eye on the site.
People living northeast of the fire who have respiratory issues should continue to take precautions, such as wearing a mask and staying indoors through Monday morning, Oct. 24.
The Grant County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
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