State Fire Mobilization for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire assistance has been mobilized for two separate 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 near Vantage in Kittitas County“July 8, 2026 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 and power infrastructure“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 Marshal Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization 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 was in response to a request from 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 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“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 Marshal Chief John Batiste authorized state resources on July 4 at 4:30 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The authorization was at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis of Douglas County Fire District 4“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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  Both fires are 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 the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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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  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 air resources are being dispatched to aid in containment efforts for both firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.