Air Quality Advisory Issued, Two Fires Grow

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  State Fire Marshal’s Office issued an air quality advisory on July 13, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The advisory warns residents about health risks from wildfire smoke“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The toxic gases and fine particles in smoke can exacerbate asthma, cause respiratory infections, and lead to other serious health problems.”
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  The advisory highlights risks for children“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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  The advisory highlights risks for elderly“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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  The advisory highlights risks for those with respiratory conditions“Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to a range of health issues, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.”
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  The advisory urges use of air filters“Use air filters in your home to ensure a safe space for respite from outside smoke.”
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  The advisory urges use of respiratorsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State fire resources were mobilized on July 9“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 9, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Brad Armstrong, Okanogan County Fire District 3.”
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  The B and O Fire in Okanogan County started on July 9“The B and O Fire started on July 9, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m.”
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  The B and O Fire started at 2:14 p.m.“The B and O Fire started on July 9, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m.”
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  The B and O Fire is now 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  Level 2 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County started on 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 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is growing“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  Evacuations are in place for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  Both fires are threatening homes and infrastructure“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety. ... It is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”