Everett Fire Mobilization for Two Fires

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  State fire resources were mobilized for two wildfires“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.”
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  State fire resources were mobilized for two wildfires on July 9 and July 8, 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“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 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 and infrastructure“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 began 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 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 in Kittitas County covers 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County 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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  Evacuation levels 2 and 3 are active for both fires“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating resources“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are both en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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  Five wildland strike teams are being used 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 strike teams plus air resources are being used 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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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 partial activation for both fires“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.”
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  State Fire Protection Bureau is overseeing the mobilization“Under the State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, the Fire Protection Bureau coordinates the initial dispatch and continued administrative oversight of resources and personnel for the duration of the mobilization.”
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  The Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan is being used for the mobilization“Under the State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan, the Fire Protection Bureau coordinates the initial dispatch and continued administrative oversight of resources and personnel for the duration of the mobilization.”
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  The fire causes are under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”