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🔥 Fire on Ahtanum Ridge South of the Airport & Lower Valley 🔥

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The dramatic and urgent visuals of a large wildfire, combined with real-time updates on its spread and the efforts to combat it, likely captured viewer attention and encouraged shares due to the inherent newsworthiness and visual impact of the event.

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This photo post documents a rapidly growing wildfire on Ahtanum Ridge in Yakima County, Washington, on August 1, 2026. The images show emergency crews battling the blaze, with helicopters dropping water, as it spreads quickly due to heavy winds.

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1Introduction of the wildfire on Ahtanum Ridge
2Visuals of the fire spreading rapidly
3Helicopters battling the blaze with water drops
4Close-ups of the fire and smoke
5The fire approaching populated areas

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🔥 Fire on Ahtanum Ridge South of the Airport & Lower Valley 🔥 📍 2900 Block of McCullough Rd. 📍 Yakima County, WA Emergency crews are currently battling a rapidly growing wildfire on Ahtanum Ridge, south of the Yakima Airport. With heavy winds the fire advanced quickly into the Lower Valley. 🕡 Initial Report: Approximately5:30 PM – August 1, 2026 Updates 🕢 7:23 PM: Lower Valley Fire advised they were waiting for the fire to crest the ridge as it continued spreading. 🕢 7:35 PM: According to Air Attack, the fire crested the top of the ridge and began impacting communications sites on the summit. 🕗 7:52 PM: The fire intensified significantly, crossed the ridge, and began impacting the Lower Valley. Fire was also reported along Highway 97. 🕙 Around 10:00 PM: The fire is now well into the Lower Valley, and Highway 97 has been closed. Firefighters continue working to slow the fire's advance as evacuation orders remain in effect. 🚨 Additional Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations have been issued, including for the Leisure Hill Mobile Home Park. More updates will be posted as information becomes available. Please stay safe and avoid the area. #Yakima #Washington #PNW #Fire #BreakingNews