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State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Wildfires

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state fire assistance for two wildfires on July 9 and July 8, 2026, respectively. The B and O Fire in Okanogan County, started July 9 at 2:14 p.m., is estimated at 2,000 acres and threatening homes. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County, ignited July 8 at 4:51 p.m., covers 600 acres and endangers structures in Vantage. Both fires prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations, with five and two wildland strike teams mobilized for containment. State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 activation for both incidents, coordinating state resources under the Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.

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

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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 9, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Brad Armstrong, Okanogan County Fire District 3.”
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State fire assistance was authorized 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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State fire assistance was authorized 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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The B and O Fire in Okanogan County started 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 in Okanogan County 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 in Okanogan County is estimated at 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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The B and O Fire in Okanogan County is threatening homes“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County was ignited 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 in Kittitas County was ignited 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 covers 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County endangers structures in Vantage“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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Both fires prompted Level 2 evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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Both fires prompted Level 3 evacuationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Five wildland strike teams were mobilized for containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”
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Two wildland strike teams were mobilized for containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”
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State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 activation for both incidents“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the B and O Fire.”
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State resources are being coordinated under the Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan“Under the State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, the Fire Protection Bureau coordinates the initial dispatch and continued administrative oversight of resources and personnel for the duration of the mobilization.”