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State fire resources have been mobilized to assist with the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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 is in Kittitas County near Vantage, Washington“State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:43:11 +0000
July 8, 2026 Kittitas County – 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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Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization 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 mobilization was at 7:45 p.m. 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 mobilization followed a request from Fire Chief William Rose of Kittitas County Fire District 4“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 Ryegrass Coulee Fire began on 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 began at 4:51 p.m. on 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 has burned 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening homes“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 is threatening 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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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening structures“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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Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2“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.”
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The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated for coordination“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.”
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Two wildland strike teams have been ordered to aid containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and air resources to aid in containment efforts.”
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Air resources have been ordered to aid containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and air resources to aid in containment efforts.”
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The fire's cause is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run collisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The hit-and-run collision occurred on June 25, 2026“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 hit-and-run collision occurred on State Route 96 near Dumas Road“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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A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe“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 silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe had 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 silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe fled the scene“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 silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe is missing a passenger side marker light“As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is urging anyone with information to contact him“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.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is urging anyone with dash camera footage to contact him“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.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman's contact number is (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.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County has prompted a state fire mobilization“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire began on July 4“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”