UPDATE: February 4, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.
According to Jeremiah Stilley, Public Information Officer for the Yakima Fire Department (YFD), the fire took place in a warehouse.
The blaze was isolated to a piece of equipment inside of the structure, and that once YFD crews made it inside, they were able to ventilate and extinguish the flames.
According to Stilley, the structure’s garage doors were cut to allow access for fire crews, causing around $100,000 in damages. The roadway was reopened only 15 minutes after being closed down to allow for extra water support to reach the scene.
YFD authorities are continuing their investigation into what caused the fire.
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is on the scene of a structure fire in the 1800 block of South 1st Street on Wednesday afternoon. South 1st Street is closed as YFD controls the blaze.
YFD asked the public in a social media post to avoid the area and find alternate routes.
Article originally published February 4, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.
