State Fire Mobilization for Two Fires in Kittitas and Douglas Counties

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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state fire assistance for two wildfires“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 assistance was authorized on July 8 and July 4, 2026“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 state fire assistance was under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“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 in Kittitas County 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 burning in grass, brush, and timber“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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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is 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 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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  Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  Fire Chief William Rose requested state assistance on July 8“Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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  Fire Chief William Rose requested state assistance 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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  The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County started 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 started 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 is estimated at 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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  Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis requested state assistance on July 4“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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  Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis requested state assistance 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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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating resource dispatch for both fires“null”