Wildfire — Lower Columbia Basin, Washington

2020-09-07 · Lower Columbia Basin, Washington

Event narrative

Interstate 82 shut down in both directions between MP 82 and MP 88 due to fast moving wildfire east of Prosser. 2 homes and 15 outbuildings destroyed near Basin City. Railroad Bridge that crosses the Yakima River near Prosser was torched.

Wider weather episode

A wildfire driven by strong winds closed I-82 in both directions from MP 82 to MP 88.

No events found.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 909182. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.