State Fire Mobilization for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire assistance has been mobilized 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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  State fire assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire was authorized on July 8, 2026“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 authorized for state assistance 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 started 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 started 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 covers 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 received state fire assistance on July 4, 2026“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 Chelan Hills Fire was located in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls“July 4, 2026 Douglas County – 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 Chelan Hills Fire received state fire assistance at 4:30 a.m.“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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  The Chelan Hills Fire began on July 4, 2026“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire began 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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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of resources for both fires“null”
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of resources under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2“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 at Camp Murray is activated to partial 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 at Camp Murray is activated to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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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  Mobilization specialists have ordered two wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts for both fires“null”
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  Mobilization specialists have ordered air resources to aid in containment efforts for both fires“null”
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  The cause of the Ryegrass Coulee Fire is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  The cause of the Chelan Hills Fire has not been specified in the public records“null”