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WSP Enforces Traffic, Fire Mobilizes for Railroad Fire

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Washington State Patrol will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols July 24-26 during Water Follies weekend to address speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance. The patrols will include WSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers, and unmarked vehicles across Benton and Franklin counties.

The Railroad Fire, burning near Beverly and Schwana in Grant County, has grown to 750 acres as of July 23, threatening homes and infrastructure. State fire resources were mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, with five wildland strike teams, air attack, and multiple aircraft dispatched to aid containment efforts.

πŸ“„ Source: Washington State Patrol β€” https://wsp.wa.gov/
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    Washington State Patrol will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols July 24-26β€œThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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    The enforcement patrols are during Water Follies weekendβ€œThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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    The patrols will address speedingβ€œThe HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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    The patrols will address impaired drivingβ€œThe HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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    The patrols will address aggressive drivingβ€œThe HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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    The patrols will address distracted drivingβ€œThe HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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    The patrols will address seat belt complianceβ€œThe HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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    The patrols will include WSP Aviationβ€œWSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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    The patrols will include motorcycle troopersβ€œWSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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    The patrols will include unmarked vehiclesβ€œWSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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    The patrols will take place across Benton and Franklin countiesβ€œWSP Aviation, motorcycle troopers and unmarked patrol vehicles will provide additional enforcement throughout Benton and Franklin counties due to the large crowds and increased traffic around Columbia Park.”
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    The Railroad Fire is burning near Beverly and Schwana in Grant Countyβ€œState fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Railroad Fire located in Grant County, near Beverly and Schwana.”
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    The Railroad Fire has grown to 750 acres as of July 23β€œThis fire is estimated at 750 acres and growing.”
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    The Railroad Fire is threatening homes and infrastructureβ€œIt is burning in grass and sage, and is threatening homes, crops, and Grant County Public Utilities District.”
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    State fire resources were mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Planβ€œState fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Railroad Fire located in Grant County, near Beverly and Schwana.”
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    Five wildland strike teams were dispatched to aid containment effortsβ€œMobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams, air attack, two Type 2 helicopters, and four multi-engine scoopers to aid in containment efforts.”
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    Air attack was dispatched to aid containment effortsβ€œMobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams, air attack, two Type 2 helicopters, and four multi-engine scoopers to aid in containment efforts.”
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    Multiple aircraft were dispatched to aid containment effortsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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