BENTON CITY, Wash.-
UPDATE 2:50 p.m:
According to Benton County Fire Protection District #2, the fire has jumped the river and has started a second fire on McCall Road and W Yakitat Road
ORIGINAL COVERAGE
Fire crews are currently responding to a growing brush fire near the Old Inland Empire Highway and W. Knox Rd.
According to Benton County the Old Inland Empire Highway has been closed from District Line Rd. to Corral Creek.
Houses in the area are reportedly threatened by the fire, howerver, NonStop Local has been unable to confirm if homes have been evacuated at this time or if evacuation orders are in effect.
Benton County Fire District 2 is responding to the fire and performing structural protection to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are looking to provide timely and accurate information as we receive it.