HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY.
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. More information here ...
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Benton County Fire District #2 now uses digital emergency vehicle alerts (HAAS Alert Safety Cloud) to improve roadway safety.
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#MoveOver#ResponderSafety#BCFD2
Now Hiring Firefighter / Paramedic
π Apply by 1/20/26
πΌ Career, IAFF-represented
β° 48/96 shift
π° $74,860β$81,771 (2026 CBA)
Qualifications & application can be found on our website at:
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Winter weather is here. Make sure your home and vehicle are ready before the next cold snap. Simple steps now can help prevent damage and keep your family safe.
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#WinterPreparedness#CommunitySafety#BePrepared#BCFD2
Sand and bags have arrived at Station 210, located at 1304 Dale Ave. Benton City, Wa. 99320. Sand and bags have been provided by @BentonCounty, delivered by @BenCoWAGov, more details can be found here....
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We are continuing to monitor the river levels and as of this morning the forecasted river level depth has decreased by an approximate 0.7'. A new crest timeframe has been forecasted to be on 12-12-25 at approximate 1000hrs (10am)....read more at...
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Flood Warning issued for Benton City, Kiona location. Forecasted to rise to a moderate flood stage, peaking at 15.38' on Saturday, December 13th @ 0400 hrs (4am).
We will update local info here on our website as the need arise.
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FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington.
Yakima River at Kiona affecting Benton County.
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β οΈ Wind Advisory was expected to begin around 7 PM, but weβre already receiving reports of strong gusts and some power flickering in the area. Please stay safe, secure any loose items, and use caution if you need to be out and about. SW winds gusts up to 55 mph expected.
WIND ADVISORY FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY. Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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π Weβre hiring! Benton Fire 2 is accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT.
π° Competitive pay & benefits
π Apply by Oct 28, 2025
π Benton City, WA
Join our team! π
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It's been , *cough* *cough*, a little smokey, *cough* *cough*, lately... and we would like you to be aware that we have another ...
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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We are currently under an Air Quality Alert. You can stay up to date on smoke information and air quality information here...
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AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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Summer is not over and we are "again" under another Extreme Heat Warning! Don't put away any of that Protective Clothing! π€£
EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY.
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EXTREME HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees possible. This will pose a major to extreme risk of heat-related illness.
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Update 7/29/25 18:00 - Multiple agencies are on scene. Expect significant slowdowns along I-82 between MP 88 and MP 82 due to active fire operations near the highway, and low-flying aircraft that are actively moving water to the fire line over the roadways.
π¨ Fire Alert! π¨ 07/29/25 @ 15:10
Crews are actively working a fire along I-82 from Prosser to Gibbon Rd.
Please avoid the area or expect significant delays.
π₯ Stay clear for firefighter safety! π₯
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