Air Quality Advisory, Two Fires Mobilize State Resources

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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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  State Fire Marshal's Office issued an air quality advisory warning of health risks from wildfire smokeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The advisory recommends using air filters at home“Use air filters in your home to ensure a safe space for respite from outside smoke.”
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  The advisory recommends wearing respirators outdoors“When outside, use a respirator to filter out smoke from the air.”
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  The advisory recommends monitoring for symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath“Pay attention to your health, and watch for symptoms of unsafe exposure such as wheezing, coughing, dizziness, headache, or shortness of breath.”
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  The advisory was sent by Deputy State Fire Marshal Courtney Chambers“### Release sent by Deputy State Fire Marshal Courtney Chambers The post Air Quality Awareness appeared first on Washington State Patrol .”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state fire assistance for two wildfires on July 9, 2026“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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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized state fire assistance for two wildfires on July 8, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The B and O Fire in Okanogan County is 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 growing“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 and infrastructure“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire near Vantage in Kittitas County is 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire near Vantage in Kittitas County is growing“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m. This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing. 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 near Vantage in Kittitas County 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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  Both fires have Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 2 activation to coordinate assistance“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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  Five wildland strike teams were ordered for the B and O Fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating resource dispatch remotely“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating resource dispatch on-siteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The fire causes are under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  Residents are urged to check AirNow Fire and Smoke Map for real-time air quality data“Check out resources such as the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map to get a real-time look at air quality in your area.”