Wildfires Rage Before Summer

Wildfires erupted across Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties before summer even began, forcing evacuations, destroying homes, and stretching firefighting resources thin. The Juniper Dunes fire ballooned to 600 acres near Pasco, requiring air tankers scooping water from the Snake River and ground crews to contain it. Another blaze near the Twin Sisters in Walla Walla threatened homes and prompted evacuations in Wallula Gap. Residents west of Benton City also fled as flames approached their neighborhoods, with at least one home lost and shelters opened. Power outages hit Prosser as crews battled the flames under extreme dry conditions — a sobering reminder of the season’s early fire danger and the relentless effort to protect communities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fd55d2fe5011dab