Blyton Landing Fire Sparks State Fire Mobilization

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  State fire resources were mobilized on August 19, 2026“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 19, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Nick Bell, Whitman County Fire District 14.”
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  State fire resources were mobilized to support containment efforts for the Blyton Landing Fire“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Blyton Landing Fire located in Whitman County, near Clarkston.”
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  The Blyton Landing Fire is in Whitman County near Clarkston“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Blyton Landing Fire located in Whitman County, near Clarkston.”
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  The Blyton Landing Fire began at 2:45 p.m. on August 19, 2026“The Blyton Landing Fire started on August 19, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m.”
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  The Blyton Landing Fire covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and growing.”
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  The Blyton Landing Fire is burning in grass and brush“It is burning in grass and brush and is threatening infrastructure and rangeland.”
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  Level 1 evacuations are active for the Blyton Landing Fire“Level 1 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Blyton Landing Fire threatens infrastructure and rangeland“It is burning in grass and brush and is threatening infrastructure and rangeland.”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at 4:45 p.m. on August 19, 2026“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 19, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Nick Bell, Whitman County Fire District 14.”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization following a request from Whitman County Fire District 14 Chief Nick Bell“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on August 19, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Nick Bell, Whitman County Fire District 14.”
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  Two wildland strike teams were dispatched“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and two hand crews to aid in containment efforts.”
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  Two hand crews were dispatched“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and two hand crews to aid in containment efforts.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 1 activation“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 1, full activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Blyton Landing Fire.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 1 activation to coordinate assistance“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 1, full activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Blyton Landing Fire.”
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  The fire cause is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  WSP is not seeking witnesses for this fireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should watch for updates from local authorities regarding the fire’s spreadNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should watch for updates from local authorities regarding potential impacts on travel routesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.