Skamania County Fire Alert

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  State fire resources have been mobilized to support firefighters battling the Wagon Wheel Fire in Benton County near Benton City.“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Wagon Wheel Fire located in Benton County, near Benton City.”
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  The fire started June 23 at 11:54 a.m.“The Wagon Wheel Fire started on June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:54 a.m.”
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  The fire is estimated at 500 acres.“This fire is estimated at 500 acres and growing.”
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  The fire is burning in brush, grass, and trees.“It is burning in brush, grass, and trees and is threatening homes and power infrastructure.”
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  The fire is threatening homes and power infrastructure.“It is burning in brush, grass, and trees and is threatening homes and power infrastructure.”
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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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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on June 23 at 3:00 p.m.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Dennis Bates, Benton County Fire District 2.”
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  The mobilization was at the request of Fire Chief Dennis Bates of Benton County Fire District 2.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Dennis Bates, Benton County Fire District 2.”
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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 Wagon Wheel Fire.”
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  Mobilization specialists ordered one wildland strike team to aid in containment efforts.“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered one wildland strike team to aid in containment efforts.”
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  The fire cause is under investigation.“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  The Wagon Wheel Fire is not in Skamania County but is near Benton County.“The Wagon Wheel Fire located in Benton County, near Benton City.”
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  Skamania County residents should monitor local emergency alerts for any potential impacts to the Columbia River Gorge area.Not found in the source record — unverified.