State Fire Services have been mobilized to assist with two wildfires in Washington state, according to Washington State Patrol records. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire, burning near Vantage in Kittitas County, was authorized for state assistance on July 8, 2026, after starting at 4:51 p.m. The fire, estimated at 600 acres, is threatening homes and power infrastructure and has prompted Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations.
The Chelan Hills Fire, located near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, was authorized for state assistance on July 4, 2026, after starting at 12:05 a.m. This fire covers 400 acres and is also under containment efforts. Both mobilizations were authorized by Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste at the request of local fire officials.
State Fire Marshal's Office personnel are coordinating the dispatch of resources, including two wildland strike teams and air resources for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire. 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.