Brush fire update: Evacuation notice downgraded for Graham area
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- Central Pierce Fire warned of potential evacuation for parts of Graham on Friday.
- Crews from multiple agencies are battling a 3-5 acre brush fire near 289th Street.
- Aerial units are dropping water as fire crews work to contain spread.
Update:
An update at 6:20 p.m. said the evacuation notice for some residents of the Graham area has been lowered to Level 1, which means residents should be aware of the danger in their area but aren’t at immediate risk.
“Please continue to be aware of the danger in your area and monitor our social media for information,” the updated post from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue said.
Ron Kent, the on-duty district chief for Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, said in a phone call at about 6:20 p.m. that the fire isn’t out yet but is contained.
Initial post:
An evacuation notice is in place for some residents of the Graham area due to a large brush fire crews are fighting Friday evening.
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue announced a Level 2 evacuation notice for residents in the area north of 289th Street East and South Creek Road East in Graham in a Facebook post at 5:37 p.m. A map in the post shows the affected area.
“Under a level 2 evacuation notice, community members should pack to leave at any moment, and those with special circumstances should consider evacuating now,” the post said.
Crews from Central Pierce along with South Pierce Fire and Rescue and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are fighting the fire, which has spread to an area spanning three to five acres. The area is near 289th Street East and South Creek Road East, near 304th Street East and Mountain Highway East, according to the post.
“Aerial suppression units are making water drops, and crews have established a fire line around the fire,” the post said.
This story was originally published July 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM.
