VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team released details Saturday on the Second Street Fire just south of Benton City. The fire was first reported just after 2:30 p.m. Friday of Northeast Second Street. Within just a few minutes of being spotted, the high winds spread the fire rapidly to the north and crossed the railroad tracks, I-82, Kennedy Road, SR 224 and toward Keene Road.

Forward progression of the fire has been stopped, however, several structures, including homes and vehicles were burned. The number of buildings has not yet been confirmed. A significant acreage of crops were also destroyed but an exact number has not been released.

State fire resources were mobilized and continue to work the fire with local resources. Fire crews continue to reinforce the fire line. Safety of people and the protection of property are the top priorities, SEWIIMT said and fire officials will continue to assess the damage and provide updates when they can.

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A woman was killed in a four-vehicle crash in Tacoma Sunday morning, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Police were called to the intersection of South Cedar Street and Center Street just after 10 a.m.

A woman in one of the vehicles was killed. Police said the driver who caused the crash, a man, was taken to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police said charges will be filed once the investigation is complete. The intersection is expected to remain closed for several hours while investigators work at the scene.

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FEMA awarded $3.8 million in grants to Connecticut fire departments and towns for equipment, training, vehicles, and safety projects under three fire grant programs.

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