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Saturday, July 11, 2026

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State fire assistance has been mobilized for two wildfires in Washington state, according to recent Washington State Patrol public records. The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage started July 8 at 4:51 p.m. and is estimated at 600 acres, threatening homes and power infrastructure. State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 8 at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose.

The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls started July 4 at 12:05 a.m. and is estimated at 400 acres. State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 4 at 4:30 a.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis. Both fires are burning in grass, brush, and timber.

Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred June 25 at 1:56 a.m. on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE in Mill Creek. A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe with an unknown license plate, which fled the scene. The vehicle is missing a passenger side marker light. WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses to call (360) 757-2008.

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

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State fire assistance has been 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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County near Vantage 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 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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 8 at 7:45 p.m.“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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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at the request of Fire Chief William Rose“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 Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County near Orondo and Chelan Falls started July 4 at 12:05 a.m.“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire is estimated at 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on July 4 at 4:30 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin DennisNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Both fires are burning in grass, brush, and timberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision“WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:06:57 +0000 July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The injury hit-and-run collision occurred June 25 at 1:56 a.m.“July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The injury hit-and-run collision occurred on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE in Mill Creek“July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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The Chevrolet Tahoe has an unknown license plate“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The Chevrolet Tahoe fled the sceneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Chevrolet Tahoe is missing a passenger side marker light“The unknown vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses to call (360) 757-2008“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”