State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire resources have been mobilized to support containment efforts 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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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire began July 8, 2026, near Vantage in Kittitas County“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire has burned approximately 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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  State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of resources 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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire was authorized at the request of Fire Chief William Rose“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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire is currently under investigation for cause“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire has prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in the Vantage community“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire is located 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 started July 4, 2026, 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 covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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  State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized state firefighting resources on July 4 at 4:30 a.m.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 4, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis, Douglas County Fire District 4.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire was authorized at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 4, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis, Douglas County Fire District 4.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, for both firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.