Public Safety

Air Quality Advisory Issued, Two Fires Grow

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office issued an air quality awareness advisory on July 13, 2026, warning residents about health risks from wildfire smoke and recommending air filters and respirators for sensitive groups.

State fire resources were mobilized on July 9 for the B and O Fire in Okanogan County, which started July 9 at 2:14 p.m. and has grown to 2,000 acres, and on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, which began July 8 at 4:51 p.m. and covers 600 acres. Both fires are threatening homes and infrastructure, prompting Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations. The State Emergency Operations Center is activated to Level 2 to coordinate response efforts.

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

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The advisory warned residents about health risks from wildfire smokeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State fire resources were mobilized on July 9 for the B and O Fire in Okanogan CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire began July 8 at 4:51 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire covers 600 acresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Both fires are threatening homes and infrastructureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are promptedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The State Emergency Operations Center is activated to Level 2No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The State Emergency Operations Center is activated to coordinate response effortsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.