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State fire resources have been mobilized to assist with two wildfires in Washington state“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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Washington State Patrol public records state the mobilization“null”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, near Vantage started July 8“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire 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 is estimated at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening 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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization 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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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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Fire Chief William Rose requested aid“Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls began July 4“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire 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 covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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The Chelan Hills Fire is under state fire assistance“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 State Emergency Operations Center is at 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 WSP is seeking witnesses for a hit-and-run collision on June 25“WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:06:57 +0000
July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The hit-and-run collision occurred in Mill Creek“... or null”
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The hit-and-run collision involved a silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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A pedestrian was struck in the hit-and-run collision“A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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The vehicle fled the hit-and-run collision“The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW.”
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The vehicle missed a passenger side marker light“null”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking anyone with information to contact him“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking anyone with dash camera footage to contact him“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman's contact number is (360) 757-2008“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire's cause is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire's cause is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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Both fires are burning in grass, brush, and timber“null”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is growing“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire currently has no containment“null”