State Fire Mobilization for Yakima, Klickitat, Okanogan Fires

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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state fire assistance for three wildfires“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 authorization was on June 28, 2026“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 in Yakima County near Selah burned 150 acres“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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  The Humann Fire threatened 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 triggered Level 3 evacuations“Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire in Klickitat County near Lyle covered 1,500 acres“This fire is estimated at 1,500 acres and growing.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire threatened 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 threatened power infrastructure“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 triggered Level 2 evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire triggered Level 3 evacuations“null”
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  The Hamilton Fire in Okanogan County near Winthrop started early June 28“The Hamilton Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m.”
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  The Hamilton Fire was under investigation“null”
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  State Fire Protection Bureau mobilized strike teams and hand crews for all three fires“null”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 for coordination“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Humann Fire.”
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  Fire causes remain under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  No Puyallup-specific impacts were reported in the public record“null”