State Fire Mobilization for Two Fires in Central Washington

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  State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire near Vantage, Washington“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 resources were mobilized on July 4 for the Chelan Hills Fire near Orondo and Chelan Falls“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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire, started 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 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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  Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire, started July 4 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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  The Chelan Hills Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating resources“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating two wildland strike teamsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating air supportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 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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  The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation to support containment efforts“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.”