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State Fire Mobilizations for Two WA Fires

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 9-10, 2026, for two wildfires in Washington state. The B and O Fire in Okanogan County and Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County each triggered state-level emergency response under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. The B and O Fire, which began July 9 at 2:14 p.m., is estimated at 2,000 acres and burning in grass and brush near Okanogan. It has prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, starting July 8 at 4:51 p.m., is estimated at 600 acres and burning in grass, brush, and timber near Vantage. It also has Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in effect. State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of resources for both fires.

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

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State fire resources were mobilized on July 9-10, 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 B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan. 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 resources were 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 B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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The B and O Fire in Okanogan County triggered state-level emergency response“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the B and O Fire located in Okanogan County, near the town of Okanogan.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County triggered state-level emergency response“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 B and O Fire 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 began July 9 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 burning in grass and brush near Okanogan“The B and O Fire started on July 9, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m. This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing. It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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The B and O Fire has prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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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 is estimated at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber near 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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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire also has 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 Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of resources for both fires“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”