Air Quality Tips, Two Fires Mobilize State Resources

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  State fire resources were mobilized on July 8“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. 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 resources were mobilized on July 9“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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  Two wildfires in Washington required state fire resourcesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The B and O Fire in Okanogan County started 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 in Okanogan County is burning 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 threatening homes“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County 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 in Kittitas County is burning 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County is threatening Vantage 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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  State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends air filters at home during smoke events“Use air filters in your home to ensure a safe space for respite from outside smoke.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends respirators when outside during smoke events“When outside, use a respirator to filter out smoke from the air.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office advises to watch for symptoms including coughing“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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  State Fire Marshal’s Office advises to watch for symptoms including wheezing“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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  State Fire Marshal’s Office advises to watch for symptoms including 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.”