State Fire Mobilizations for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire assistance was mobilized for two wildfires on July 8-9, 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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  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 is estimated at 2,000 acres“This fire is estimated at 2,000 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County began 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 covers 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  Both fires are burning in grass and brush“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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  Both fires are threatening homes and infrastructure“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilizations“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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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilizations at the request of local fire chiefs“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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  Five wildland strike teams were ordered for the B and O Fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”
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  Two teams and air resources were sent for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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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  Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are active for both fires“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 at Level 2 activation to coordinate assistance“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the B and O Fire.”