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State fire resources have been mobilized for 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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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage began on July 8, 2026“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage began 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 in Kittitas County near Vantage burned 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage threatened 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 assistance on July 8, 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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized 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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized assistance under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“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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A hit-and-run collision occurred on June 25, 2026“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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A hit-and-run collision occurred at 1:56 a.m.“A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene. The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW. A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger. Camera footage captured the unknown vehicle that was involved in the hit-and-run injury collision. As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light. See screen shot below from camera footage. 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. Your assistance is appreciated as detectives work to locate the suspect and suspect vehicle. Release sent by Trooper Kelsey Harding, D7 PIO The post WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision appeared first on Washington State Patrol .
Source: https://wsp.wa.gov/wsp-seeking-witnesses-to-an-injury-hit-and-run-collision/”
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A hit-and-run collision occurred on State Route 96 near Dumas Road“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. 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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A hit-and-run collision struck a pedestrian“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. 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 suspect vehicle is described as a silver/grey 90s/early 2000s 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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The suspect vehicle fled westbound over I-5 into EverettNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is under investigation for cause“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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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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State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teamsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of air resources“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls prompted state fire mobilization on July 4, 2026“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 in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls 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 in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls is estimated at 400 acres“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m. This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is urging witnesses to contact authorities at (360) 757-2008 regarding the hit-and-run incident“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 pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane when struck“A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area.”
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The suspect vehicle is missing its passenger side marker light“As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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Camera footage has been captured“Camera footage captured the unknown vehicle that was involved in the hit-and-run injury collision.”
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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 activation to coordinate state assistance“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.”