Crews are battling a 250 acre fire in southern Benton County across the Columbia River from Hat Rock State Park. This fire is known as the Berrian Fire. Helicopters are performing water drops, as the fire is burning in an inaccessible area. Responders are urging folks to not fly drones in the area.

Benton County Fire District #1 initially responded to this fire before 9:45 a.m. on Labor Day morning. It was originally a pair of natural cover fires that merged into one. Reports at the time were that no structures were threatened, but agricultural land was under the gun. Apple Valley News Now is working to learn more information!

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VIDEO: A fire Friday night left a Skyway home in ruins, with three occupants now displaced. According to the King County Fire District, the department received emergency calls for a residential fire on the 12000 block of Renton Avenue S around 10:42 p.m. Friday. Five minutes later, crews from the Skyway Fire station, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and Renton Regional Fire Authority were on-scene at a two-story house.

Firefighters found a heavy fire on the first floor of the building, as well as the rear exterior. Three residents of the home were able to evacuate, including the residents’ dogs, and one resident was transported to a medical facility with minor injuries.

Crews were able to knock the blaze down in about 30 minutes, with the fire extinguished by 11:17 p.m. King County fire investigators are investigating the cause of the fire, King County fire officials said. The American Red Cross announced Saturday its volunteers stepped up to assist the displaced Skyway residents with emergency food, shelter and clothing.

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VIDEO: The Washington National Guard has returned home following almost seven weeks of wildfire response. Over 550 soldiers and airmen worked for over 44 days, working on the Little Giant, Modrite, Three Queens, Sinlahekin, Autumn Lane and Bradeen Hill Fires.

The Little Giant Fire in particular took 28 days and more than 13,800 feet of handline to douse. Pilots, fuelers, supporters, crew chiefs and more personnel made sure that aircraft were able to operate safely and effectively.

Other professionals on state, local and federal levels alike joined forces with the Washington National Guard to help protect both life and property during disasters. Officials stated that the Washington National Guard will be ready to help their communities if the need arises once more.

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A stray bullet came through the roof of Westfield Fire Station Saturday.

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Folsom Fire Department restored a fire engine to service by shifting ambulance staffing.

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