Longview, WA Fire Mobilization, Hit-and-Run Appeal

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  State fire resources were mobilized to assist in containing 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 mobilization occurred on July 4 and July 8, 2026“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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  According to Washington State Patrol recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, near Vantage, started on July 8“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 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 in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls, began 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 covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources for both fires“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 at the request of local fire officials“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 was reported at 4:51 p.m. on July 8“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire started at 12:05 a.m. on July 4“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teams and air resources for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision“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 collision occurred on June 25, 2026“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 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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  A pedestrian was struck“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 suspect vehicle fled westboundNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The suspect vehicle passed over Interstate 5 into EverettNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The vehicle was described as 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 vehicle was described as having a missing passenger side marker light“As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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  WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for anyone with information or dash camera footage to call (360) 757-2008“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”