State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire resources have been mobilized to assist firefighters battling two wildfires in Washington state“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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  On July 8, 2026, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state firefighting resources for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 8, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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  The fire, which started July 8 at 4:51 p.m., has burned 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The fire, which started July 8 at 4:51 p.m., threatens homes and power infrastructure“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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  Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  State resources include two wildland strike teams and air resources“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and air resources to aid in containment efforts.”
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  The fire cause is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  On July 4, 2026, state resources were mobilized for the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas 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 Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire began at 12:05 a.m.“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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  Chief Batiste authorized the mobilization at the request of Douglas County Fire District 4 Assistant Fire Chief Justin DennisNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to coordinate state assistance“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.”
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  Both fires are burning in grass, brush, and timberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening 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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  The Chelan Hills Fire is near Orondo and Chelan Falls“Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”