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State Fire Mobilization for Two Valley Fires

Monday, July 13, 2026

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 9 for the B and O Fire in Okanogan County and on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, according to Washington State Patrol records.

The B and O Fire, started July 9 at 2:14 p.m., covers 2,000 acres and threatens homes; the Ryegrass Coulee Fire, started July 8 at 4:51 p.m., covers 600 acres and threatens structures in Vantage. Both fires have Level 2 and 3 evacuations in effect. State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating dispatch of five wildland strike teams for the B and O Fire and two strike teams plus air resources for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.

📄 Source: Washington State Patrol — https://wsp.wa.gov/

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 9 for the B and O Fire in Okanogan County“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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The B and O Fire was started on July 9 at 2:14 p.m.“The B and O Fire started on July 9, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m.”
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The B and O Fire covers 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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The B and O Fire threatens homes“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire was started on July 8 at 4:51 p.m.“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire covers 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens structures in Vantage“It is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”
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Both fires have Level 2 and 3 evacuations in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating dispatch of five wildland strike teams for the B and O FireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating dispatch of two strike teams plus air resources for the Ryegrass Coulee FireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.