{
  "id": 9860624,
  "title": "Fire near Tri-Cities and West Richland: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire spreads in Benton County, WA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fire-near-tri-cities-and-west-richland-map-evacuation-updates-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T23:40:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/fire-near-tri-cities-and-west-richland-map-evacuation-updates-as-wildfire-spreads-in-benton-county-wa-101790379244052.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A wildfire near Benton City in Benton County, Washington, began spreading rapidly by early September 26, consuming approximately 1,000 acres of land. As of now, officials have not managed to contain the fire. The blaze is located near the 11,000 block of NE 2nd St, according to Watch Duty. Local authorities have issued a Level 3 evacuation order, signifying an urgent wildfire threat that requires immediate action from residents. This evacuation order encompasses a specific subdivision accessed via North Valley Drive Way, Pear Drive, Apple Drive, Cherry Drive, Berry Drive, and Plum Drive. Additionally, it covers the Kiona Village Community Mobile Home Park. The severity of the situation is underscored by the evacuation order, which has been issued to ensure the safety of those living in the affected area.",
  "summary": "A wildfire near Benton City has triggered Level evacuation orders as officials warn residents of an immediate threat and urge them to leave.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wildfire near Benton City spreads rapidly on September 26",
    "Level 3 evacuation order issued for specific subdivision and mobile home park",
    "Approximately 1,000 acres of land consumed by the blaze"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The urgent evacuation order signals that residents in the specified areas face a high level of threat from the rapidly spreading wildfire, with their safety now the top priority.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}