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UPDATE: State Route 240 closed due to fire activity in Benton County

By Morgan Huff,

2024-05-26

BENTON CO., Wash. -- 7:20 p.m.: According to WSDOT East, westbound SR240 is closed at the junction of SR240 and SR225 due to the fire.

It's unknown when SR240 will reopen.

UPDATE: State Route 240 closed due to fire activity in Benton County

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Regional fire crews are on scene of a brush fire in Benton City.

Fire crews responded to the call for help just before 4 p.m. Saturday in the 12000 block of East Ruppert Road, in Benton City.

Clouds of smoke can be seen in the Tri-Cities as far as Pasco.

Fire crews are battling the blaze in windy conditions causing a challenge for firefighters to keep it contained.

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Apple Valley News Now is working to get more information on this wildfire.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as it is released.

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