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State Fire Marshal’s Office issued an air quality advisory on July 13, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The advisory warns residents about health risks from wildfire smoke“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The toxic gases and fine particles in smoke can exacerbate asthma, cause respiratory infections, and lead to other serious health problems.”
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The advisory highlights risks for children“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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The advisory highlights risks for elderlyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The advisory highlights risks for those with respiratory conditions“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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The advisory urges use of air filters when outdoorsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The advisory urges use of respirators when outdoors“When outside, use a respirator to filter out smoke from the air.”
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Two fires are actively growing in WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The B and O Fire is in Okanogan County“July 9, 2026 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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The B and O Fire started July 9“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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire is in Kittitas County“July 8, 2026 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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire began July 8“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire spans 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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Both fires are threatening homes“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety. ... 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 are threatening infrastructure“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety. ... 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 evacuations are promptedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Level 3 evacuations are promptedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State fire resources have been mobilized to assist local crews“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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Five wildland strike teams have been deployed for containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”