Franklin County Emergency Management

07/17/2026

UPDATE - As of 9:30 pm, 07/16/2026, the Juniper Dunes Level 3 Evacuation is lifted. The fire is under control and contained. The fire has been turned over to the US Wildland Fire Service, who will be monitoring and patrolling over the next few days.

07/17/2026

There is an immediate threat from a wildland fire in the Juniper Dunes Off-road Vehicle (ORV) / Off Highway Vehicle (OHV)area. Local officials are requesting the following area be advised of a Level 3 Go NOW Evacuation for the Juniper Dunes Off Highway Vehicle area . A level 3 evacuation means go now. There is an immediate threat in this area. Gather your family and pets and leave this area immediately. For more information, visit www.franklinem.org and click on Current Emergencies at the top of the page. Again, the Juniper Dunes Off Highway Vehicle Area is under level 3 evacuations, leave now

Receive essential emergency preparedness information in Franklin County, WA. For timely alerts and resources, turn to Franklin County Emergency Management.

07/06/2026

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07/06/2026

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06/17/2026

Update, as of 0900, 06/17/2026, the Level 2 Evacuation has been dropped for the area near Juniper Dunes, specifically, starting on the P- K (Pasco-Kahlotus) Highway from and including, the intersection with Murphy road to Snake River Road, Snake River Road from P K Highway to Blackman Ridge Road, Blackman Ridge Road from Snake River Road to Rye Grass Coulee Road, Rye Grass Coulee Road from Blackman Ridge Road to Elm Road, Elm Road from Rye Grass Coulee Road to Samuel Brown Trail, from the intersection of Elm Road and Samuel Brown Trail, following the perimeter of irrigated lands south to the Juniper Dunes Road, Including all properties on both sides of this boundary.

There will still be active fire fighting response in the Juniper Dunes area. Stay tuned to local media, social media and other sources to stay informed on the current status of the fire.

Go to: https://franklinem.org for updates and information.

06/16/2026

At 4:00pm, 06/15/2026, Level 2 evacuations are in effect for the Juniper Dunes Fire. A CodeRED Message was sent to the area stating by direction from IC Nicholls:
This is an important message. There is a threat from a wildland fire in your area. Local officials are requesting the following area be advised of a Level 2 Evacuation from the area near Juniper Dunes, specifically, starting on the P K Highway from and including, the intersection with Murphy road to Snake River Road, Snake River Road from P K Highway to Blackman Ridge Road, Blackman Ridge Road from Snake River Road to Rye Grass Coulee Road, Rye Grass Coulee Road from Blackman Ridge Road to Elm Road, Elm Road from Rye Grass Coulee Road to Samuel Brown Trail, from the intersection of Elm Road and Samuel Brown Trail, following the perimeter of irrigated lands south to the Juniper Dunes Road, Including all properties on both sides of this boundary.
A level 2 evacuation means there is a significant threat in your area you and you should be prepared to leave at a moments notice if instructed to do so. Residents with special needs , pets or livestock should take precautions now. If you feel unsafe at anytime evacuate the area. For more information, visit https://franklinem.org/current-emergencies/

06/16/2026

As of 4:00pm, 06/15/2026, Level 2 evacuations are in effect for the Juniper Dunes Fire. A CodeRED Message was sent to the area stating:

This is an important message. There is a threat from a wildland fire in your area. Local officials are requesting the following area be advised of a Level 2 Evacuation from the area near Juniper Dunes, specifically, starting on the P K Highway from and including, the intersection with Murphy road to Snake River Road, Snake River Road from P K Highway to Blackman Ridge Road, Blackman Ridge Road from Snake River Road to Rye Grass Coulee Road, Rye Grass Coulee Road from Blackman Ridge Road to Elm Road, Elm Road from Rye Grass Coulee Road to Samuel Brown Trail, from the intersection of Elm Road and Samuel Brown Trail, following the perimeter of irrigated lands south to the Juniper Dunes Road, Including all properties on both sides of this boundary.

A level 2 evacuation means there is a significant threat in your area you and you should be prepared to leave at a moments notice if instructed to do so. Residents with special needs , pets or livestock should take precautions now. If you feel unsafe at anytime evacuate the area. For more information, visit www.franklinem.org and click on current Emergencies at the top of the page.

Receive essential emergency preparedness information in Franklin County, WA. For timely alerts and resources, turn to Franklin County Emergency Management.

06/04/2026

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02/13/2026

01/16/2026

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