According to a post by Benton County Sheriff’s Department, a family was displaced following a residential structure fire. Yakima County Fire Department, West Benton Fire Department, and Prosser Memorial Ambulance responded to the fire an provided support during the incident.

Officials stated that the fire didn’t seem to be suspicious, but they are still investigating the incident. Benton County Sheriff Foundation helped the displaced family through financial assistance as well as paying for a night in a hotel.

KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

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