UPDATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 5p.m.
FINLEY, Wash.- A shelter-in-place has been issued for the area south of Game Farm Rd. to 397/Chemical Drive.
According to the Benton County Fire District 1, the smoke caused by the fire can be hazardous to those with breathing troubles or respiratory problems.
The American Red Cross has set up services for evacuees on 7202 W Deschutes Ave, in Kennewick.
The effort to put out the fire is ongoing. Benton County Emergency Services advises that evacuees should expect to avoid the area for the next four to six hours.
UPDATE: Saturday, April 21 2:00 p.m.
The Benton County Fire District #1 has issued a Level 3 evacuation order and is asking everyone to leave the area surrounding Lineage Logistics area.
The following areas are being evacuated:
Bowled RoadPiert RoadCochran RoadFinley Road to the river
Firefighters have closed Bowles Road at Finley and are asking the public to avoid the area because they are bringing in additional water tanks.
Firefighters say they are …