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State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Area Fires

Friday, July 10, 2026

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 and July 4 to support containment efforts for two wildfires in eastern Washington, according to Washington State Patrol records.

The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, burning in Kittitas County near Vantage, started July 8 at 4:51 p.m. and has grown to 600 acres. It threatens homes, power infrastructure, and structures in Vantage, prompting Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations. State Fire Marshal Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at 7:45 p.m. on July 8.

The Chelan Hills Fire, located near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, began July 4 at 12:05 a.m. and covers 400 acres. It is burning in grass, brush, and timber. State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized resources on July 4 at 4:30 a.m. after a request from Douglas County Fire District 4.

The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire. Both fires are under investigation for cause, with no immediate threat to Puyallup residents as they are located east of the city.

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

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 to support containment efforts for a wildfire 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. 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 resources were mobilized on July 4 to support containment efforts for a wildfire 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 Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire was burning in Kittitas County near Vantage“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 started on July 8 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 has grown to 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens homes, power infrastructure, and structures in Vantage“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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Level 2 evacuations were prompted for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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Level 3 evacuations were prompted for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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State Fire Marshal Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire at 7:45 p.m. on July 8“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 was located near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County“July 4, 2026 Douglas County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire began on July 4 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 covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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The Chelan Hills Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber“... or null”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized resources for the Chelan Hills Fire on July 4 at 4:30 a.m.“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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A request from Douglas County Fire District 4 prompted the authorization of resources for the Chelan Hills Fire“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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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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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Both fires are under investigation for cause“null”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire and the Chelan Hills Fire are located east of Puyallup“null”