The Washington State Fire Marshal (WSFM) issued Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations for the Tucannon Fire in Columbia County near Dayton. According to a press release, the first started at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. The size of the fire is estimated at 6,000 acres as of 9 p.m. Tuesday. Officials say the fire is threatening primary residences, feeding grounds for livestock and critical infrastructure.

WSFM says the State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 to help with state assistance for the Tucannon Fire. The press release says that as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, mobilization specialists have ordered five wildland strike teams, three hand crews and air resources to help contain the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

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