Franklin Co Fire#3

News and events from Franklin Fire Dist #3. This site not monitored for emergencies. Comments, list of followers subject to public disclosure (RCW 42.56).

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Fire on scene of an outbuilding fire 330 Decker Rd. No exposures and cause under investigation. Building a total loss.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Fire on scene of a 53' garbage trailer at 1721 Dietrich Rd in Pasco. We are working with management on scene on a plan to "dump and extinguish". No exposures and cause is unknown.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Fire responded to a fully involved haystack fire at 4121 Pasco Kahlotus Rd about 3 miles north of Pasco. The 300 tons is surrounded by irrigated farm land and will be allowed to burn itself out. The stack burn throughout the night.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

SE Washington Strike Team was mobilized yesterday to preposition in central Oregon to assist our neighboring state with the multiple wildland fires. They are currently near Dayville OR. Walla Walla, College Place, Pasco Fire, Benton FD#4 and Benton FD#1.

[Smokey Bear @smokey_bear]

Happy Birthday to me! 80 years young, and still spreading wildfire safety fun. Cheers to eight decades of saying #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires!

#SmokeyBear80

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Correction. Business name is Bdi Transfer. Cause was accidental. A discarded propane tank ruptured and ignited a discarded camper during crushing and compacting.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

On scene of a garbage fire inside a building at Dietrich Disposal, 1721 Dietrich Road. Fire is out and fire crews are waiting for employees to remove the garbage. No injuries. @PascoWAFire assisted.

[BearClaw @DripTorcher26]

(2) WA Structure Taskforces are enroute to assist @OSFM on an EMAC request for mutual aid. God speed!

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Fire on scene of a semi truck fire northbound on Glade North Rd at Alder Rd. Fire is out with no injuries. Glade North between Birch Rd and Alder Rd is blocked by law enforcement until the roadway is clear.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

2 wildland engines and a water tender from Franklin #3 assisting Franklin FD#5 with a fire off Elm Road 5 miles east of Hyw. 395. Fire is contained this afternoon at 15 acres. Old hay in the center of the fire wil continue to smoke for several days. Franklin FD#1 assisted.

[Fire Chief Chad Michael @KennewickChief]

As we draw closer to the 4th of July, the Fire Chiefs from Benton and Franklin Counties have come together to share an important safety message (https://t.co/U3f429fDYc). We want to partner with our communities to ensure the 4th of July is safe and enjoyable for everyone.

[Fire Chief Chad Michael @KennewickChief]

Does defensible space really work when it comes to keeping buildings safe from wild land fires? You bet it does. KFD received the benefit of this a few days ago when a wild fire occurred near the Badger Canyon Apartments. No vegetation near the buildings played a key role.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

@BentonFire2 You have 5 years on us neighbors to the east. Happy 75th Birthday Benton FD#2!

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Crews responded this afternoon to a structure fire, 4004 Melody Ln in Franklin Co. Heavy fire in a detached garage. Crews made a quick knockdown keeping it from spreading to the primary residence. @PascoWAFire assisted. No injuries and Red Cross is assisting the family.

[National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) @NFFF_News]

Coming soon! Hoping all fire departments across the U.S. to take time and participate in the 2024 Safety Stand Down Week!

More: https://t.co/JMqSfXsiz6

#FireHero

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Another (closer shot) of the burning garbage trailer.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Crews currently on scene of a garbage trailer on fire at Basin Disposal, 1721 Dietrich Road. Trailer was full of garbage when it caught fire.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Fires out. Employees on scene used heavy equipment to tip the trailer on its side, empty the burning garbage through the open top and spread it out to be extinguished.

[Franklin Co Fire#3 @FranklinFire3]

Area Firefighters stage at Hyw 12 at Wallula Jnct. to pay respects to FF Ryan Pleasants as he is returned to Walla Walla from the medical examiner's office. By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down or lives for the brothers. John 3:16

[Benton Co Fire Dist 2 @BentonFire2]

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WHAT... Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible.

https://t.co/6bW1oZtMsF