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Two Fires Prompt State Fire Mobilization

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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State fire resources have been mobilized for two wildfires in Washington state, according to Washington State Patrol public records.

The B and O Fire, burning near Okanogan, was reported on July 9 and is estimated at 2,000 acres. It prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, near Vantage in Kittitas County, began July 8 and is 600 acres. It also has Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in effect.

State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of resources, including five wildland strike teams for the B and O Fire. The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation to support firefighting efforts.

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

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State fire resources have 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 B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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The B and O Fire, burning near Okanogan, was reported on July 9“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 is estimated at 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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The B and O Fire prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, near Vantage in Kittitas County, 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 is 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire also has Level 2 and Level 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 the dispatch of resources“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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Five wildland strike teams are being dispatched for the B and O Fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”
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The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation to support firefighting efforts“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the B and O Fire.”