State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire assistance has been mobilized for 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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  State fire assistance has been mobilized for two wildfires in Washington State on July 8 and July 4, 2026“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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  State fire assistance has been mobilized for two wildfires in Washington State under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“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 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 began near Vantage 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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire is estimated at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures“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 Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teamsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of air resources“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4 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 started near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County“July 4, 2026 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 is estimated at 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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  State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 4 at 4:30 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis of Douglas County Fire District 4No usable supporting receipt — unverified.