Multiple brush fires burning near Naches, Level 3 evacuations underway

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YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.-Fire crews are currently responding to multiple brush fires near Naches and Level 3 GO NOW evacuation orders are in place according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management.

Evacuation zones: from Potter Rd north to the west end of Gatliff Rd, north to Naches/Tieton Rd, east to the intersection of Naches Tieton Rd and Rosenkranz Rd and south to the intersection of Rosenkranz and Potter Rd.

According to Suncomm 911 communications firefighters are on the scene of fires on the 700 block of Naches Wenas Rd, the 300 block of Naches Tieton Rd and near Rocky Top Rd/Summitview Rd.

Firefighters are aware of the multiple fires and residents are asked to not call 911 unless there is a threat to people or property.

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