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The fire broke out at an abandoned home in Downtown Pasco

The blaze broke out Wednesday night and sent smoke and flames high into the air.

Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Yakima, Columbia and Kittitas Counties have air quality alert.

The alert due to smoke and haze has been extended.

Air quality alert issued for Mid-Columbia region.

Benton Clean Air Authority issued the alert around 2 PM Friday Sept. 2

The Department of Natural Resources oversees hundreds of thousands of acres in Washington State.

Hazy skies forecast for next few days in Southeastern WA, Northeastern OR.

for multiple Eastern WA counties, high fire danger brings multitude of restrictions.

Fire crews did not say if home was completely destroyed.