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State fire resources have been mobilized to support containment efforts for two wildfires in eastern 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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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage 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 in Kittitas County near Vantage 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 in Kitt,itas County near Vantage has grown to 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage threatens 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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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization 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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization 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 in Kittitas County near Vantage was requested by Kittitas County Fire District 4 Chief William Rose“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 Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls 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 in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls 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 in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized resources on July 4, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized resources at 4:30 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls was requested by Douglas County Fire District 4 Assistant Chief Justin Dennis“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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Both fires are burning in grass, brush, and timberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The causes of both fires are under investigationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 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 coordinate state assistance“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 and air resources for both firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is the larger of the twoNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Evacuations are currently in effect for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”