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State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Fires

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County and on July 4 for the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County. Both fires are growing, with the Ryegrass fire at 600 acres and the Chelan Hills fire at 400 acres, threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, started July 8 at 4:51 p.m., prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in Vantage. The Chelan Hills Fire, ignited July 4 at 12:05 a.m., is burning in grass, brush, and timber. State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teams and air resources for both fires. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2, partial activation.

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

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 8 for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas 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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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State fire resources were mobilized on July 4 for the Chelan Hills Fire in 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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Both fires are growingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Ryegrass fire is at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Chelan Hills fire is at 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening homes“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 threatening 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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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening structures“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, started 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 prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in Vantage“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire, ignited 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 is burning in grass, brush, and timberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of two wildland strike teams for both firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of air resources for both firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2“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 State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at 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.”