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Fire, Hit-and-Run Collision Prompt State Response

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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State fire resources have been mobilized to support containment efforts for two wildfires in Washington State, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP) public records.

The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, located near Vantage in Kittitas County, began on July 8, 2026, at 4:51 p.m. and has grown to 600 acres. State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 8 at 7:45 p.m. to assist local firefighters. The fire is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage, with Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in effect.

The Chelan Hills Fire, near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, started on July 4 at 12:05 a.m. and is estimated at 400 acres. State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized state resources on July 4 at 4:30 a.m. at the request of local fire officials. Meanwhile, WSP is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 25, 2026, on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE in Mill Creek. The incident involved a silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene.

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

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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, located near Vantage in Kittitas County, began on July 8, 2026“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, located near Vantage in Kittitas County, began 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, located near Vantage in Kittitas County, has grown to 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 8“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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources 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 is threatening 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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The Chelan Hills Fire, near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, started on 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, near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, started 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, near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, is estimated at 400 acres“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m. This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized state resources on July 4No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized state resources at 4:30 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSP is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred on June 25, 2026“WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:06:57 +0000 July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The injury hit-and-run collision occurred on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE in Mill Creek“July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The incident involved a silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe struck a pedestrian“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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The silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe fled the scene“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”