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State Fire Mobilization for Ryegrass Coulee Fire

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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State fire assistance has been mobilized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, near Vantage, according to a Washington State Patrol announcement on July 9, 2026. The fire, which began on July 8 at 4:51 p.m., is estimated at 600 acres and burning in grass, brush, and timber. It threatens homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage. Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 8 at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose of Kittitas County Fire District 4. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2, partial activation. Two wildland strike teams and air resources have been ordered to aid containment efforts. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Chelan Hills Fire, a separate incident in Douglas County, also received state fire assistance on July 4.

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

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State fire assistance has been mobilized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire 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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State fire assistance has been mobilized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire near Vantage“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 mobilization of state fire assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire was announced by the Washington State Patrol on July 9, 2026“null”
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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 is estimated at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber“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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of 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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Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state fire assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire on July 8 at 7:45 p.m.“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 mobilization of state fire assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire was requested by Fire Chief William Rose of Kittitas County Fire District 4“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 State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at 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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Two wildland strike teams have been ordered to aid containment efforts for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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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Air resources have been ordered to aid containment efforts for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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 cause of the Ryegrass Coulee Fire is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire, a separate incident in Douglas County, also received state fire assistance on July 4“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.”