Air Quality Advisory Issued, Two Fires Grow

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  State Fire Marshal’s Office issued an air quality advisory on July 13, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office urged residents to monitor smoke exposure“The State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends the following tips: Use air filters in your home to ensure a safe space for respite from outside smoke. When outside, use a respirator to filter out smoke from the air. Pay attention to your health, and watch for symptoms of unsafe exposure such as wheezing, coughing, dizziness, headache, or shortness of breath. Keep track of fires near you so that you can adequately prepare yourself for potential air quality events.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office urged residents to use air filters indoors“Use air filters in your home to ensure a safe space for respite from outside smoke.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office highlighted health risks for childrenNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office highlighted health risks for elderlyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office highlighted health risks for those with respiratory conditions“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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  Two fires are currently active in WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  B and O Fire is near Okanogan“B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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  B and O Fire is 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  B and O Fire is growing“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  Ryegrass Coulee Fire is near Vantage“Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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  Ryegrass Coulee Fire is 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  Ryegrass Coulee Fire is growing“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  Both fires prompted state fire mobilizationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Both fires prompted state fire mobilization under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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  B and O Fire started July 9“The B and O Fire started on July 9, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m.”
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  B and O Fire is threatening homes“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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  Ryegrass Coulee Fire began July 8“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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  Ryegrass Coulee Fire has triggered evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”