State fire resources were mobilized to assist local firefighters containing the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, near Vantage, according to a Washington State Patrol announcement on July 9, 2026. The fire, which began on July 8 at 4:51 p.m., is estimated at 600 acres and growing. It is burning in grass, brush, and timber, threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in Vantage. Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 8 at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose of Kittitas County Fire District 4. State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teams and air resources. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to coordinate state assistance.
State Fire Mobilization for Ryegrass Coulee Fire
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- βState fire resources were mobilized to assist local firefighters containing the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas CountyβState 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.β
- βState fire resources were mobilized to assist local firefighters containing the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near VantageβState 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.β
- βState fire resources were mobilized to assist local firefighters containing the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage according to a Washington State Patrol announcement on July 9, 2026βState 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.β
- βThe fire began on July 8 at 4:51 p.m.βThe Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.β
- βThe fire is estimated at 600 acresβThis fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.β
- βThe fire is growingβThis fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.β
- βThe fire is burning in grass, brush, and timberβIt is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.β
- βThe fire is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in VantageβIt is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.β
- βLevel 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effectβLevel 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.β
- βWashington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 8 at 7:45 p.m.βWashington 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.β
- βWashington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 8 at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose of Kittitas County Fire District 4βWashington 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.β
- β State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teamsNo usable supporting receipt β unverified.
- β State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teams and air resourcesNo usable supporting receipt β unverified.
- βThe State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2βThe State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.β
- βThe State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 partial activationβThe State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.β
- βThe State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 partial activation to coordinate state assistanceβThe State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.β
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