Yakima County Fire District 5 responded to a report of a unknown type fire in the 3000 Block of Tule Road, South East of Toppenish around 17:00 hours on October 18th. While enroute, units were advised of multiple reports of a brush fire on the hillside, spreading rapidly. On the arrival of the first fire units, they reported a fast moving, wind driven fire of around 100 acres. District 5 operated in a unified command with Yakama Nation Fire Management. The fire burned up and over the ridge to the north, being driven by strong winds and dry conditions. District 5 had 16 fire apparatus on scene and also a second alarm was called, requesting units from the upper valley. Fire was contained roughly around 02:30 hours. It is unknown the cause of the fire at this time. Fire is believed to be between 2,000 and 2,500 acres at this time.
