Wildfire and multi-vehicle crash close Highway 12 near Touc…

Vehicle Fire Touchet Washington in Touchet, Washington: A fast-moving wildfire reported around 10:45 a.m. Monday near Touchet forced the closure of U.S. Highway 12 in both directions from Wallula Junction to Touchet. The blaze, which burned over 1,800 acres according to Watch Duty, prompted Level 3 evacuation orders near Pierce's Green Valley RV Park and Cameo Heights. A multi-vehicle crash involving possibly five vehicles and a semi-truck also occurred on the highway, though the Washington State Patrol had not reported any injuries. Walla Walla District 5 fire crews responded with assistance from other agencies and a wildland strike team.