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State Fire Mobilization for Three Washington Fires

Monday, June 29, 2026

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State fire resources have been mobilized to support local firefighters battling three wildfires across Washington state. The Humann Fire near Selah in Yakima County started June 28 at 4:47 p.m. and covers 150 acres. The Lyle Hill 2 Fire near Lyle in Klickitat County began at 1:51 p.m. on June 28 and spans 1,500 acres. The Hamilton Fire near Winthrop in Okanogan County ignited at 9:10 a.m. on June 28 and is ongoing.

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on June 28 for all three fires at requests from local fire chiefs. The Humann Fire threatens homes and is under Level 3 evacuation. The Lyle Hill 2 Fire threatens powerlines and homes, with Level 2 and 3 evacuations active. The Hamilton Fire is still under investigation.

The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 activation for all three fires. State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating resource deployment. The Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan guides the response, with strike teams and crews dispatched to each fire.

📄 Source: Washington State Patrol — Puyallup Area — https://www.wsp.wa.gov/

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State fire resources have been mobilized to support local firefighters“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Humann Fire located in Yakima County, near Selah.”
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Three wildfires are battling across Washington stateNot found in the source record — unverified.
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The Humann Fire near Selah in Yakima County started June 28“The Humann Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 4:47 p.m.”
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The Humann Fire near Selah in Yakima County started at 4:47 p.m.“The Humann Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 4:47 p.m.”
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The Humann Fire near Selah in Yakima County covers 150 acres“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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The Lyle Hill 2 Fire near Lyle in Klickitat County began June 28“The Lyle Hill 2 Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m.”
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The Lyle Hill 2 Fire near Lyle in Klickitat County began at 1:51 p.m.“The Lyle Hill 2 Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m.”
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The Lyle Hill 2 Fire near Lyle in Klickitat County spans 1,500 acres“The Lyle Hill 2 Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m. This fire is estimated at 1,500 acres and growing.”
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The Hamilton Fire near Winthrop in Okanogan County ignited June 28“The Hamilton Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m.”
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The Hamilton Fire near Winthrop in Okanogan County ignited at 9:10 a.m.“The Hamilton Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m.”
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The Hamilton Fire near Winthrop in Okanogan County is ongoing“The Hamilton Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m. This fire i”
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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on June 28“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 28, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Stuker, Yakima County Fire District 2.”
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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization for all three fires“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 28, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Stuker, Yakima County Fire District 2.”
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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at requests from local fire chiefs“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 28, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Stuker, Yakima County Fire District 2.”
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The Humann Fire threatens homes“It is burning in sage, grass, and homes and is threatening public safety, residences, and private property.”
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The Humann Fire is under Level 3 evacuation“Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The Lyle Hill 2 Fire threatens powerlines and homes“It is burning in grass, shrubs, and timber and is threatening homes, crops, and Bonneville Power Administration powerlines and substation.”
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The Lyle Hill 2 Fire has Level 2 and 3 evacuations active“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The Hamilton Fire is still under investigation“null”
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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 activation for all three fires“null”
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State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating resource deployment“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 Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan guides the response“Under the State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, the Fire Protection Bureau coordinates the initial dispatch and continued administrative oversight of resources and personnel for the duration of the mobilization.”
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Strike teams and crews are dispatched to each fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”