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Skamania County Not Affected by State Fire Mobilizations

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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State fire resources have been mobilized for two wildfires in Benton and Grant counties, but Skamania County residents are not affected by these fires as of June 24, 2026. The Washington State Patrol authorized firefighting resources for the Wagon Wheel Fire in Benton County near Benton City on June 23. The fire, started June 23 at 11:54 a.m., is burning 500 acres and threatening homes and power infrastructure. Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect. State resources were also mobilized for the Garred Road Fire in Grant County near Coulee City on June 22. This fire, started June 21 at 4:01 p.m., is burning 1,500 acres and threatening structures, Sun Lakes State Park, and wheat fields. Level 3 evacuations are in effect. Skamania County Sheriff's Office confirmed no smoke or fire impacts are expected in Skamania County at this time.

📄 Source: WA State Patrol News — https://wsp.wa.gov/

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State fire resources have been mobilized for two wildfires in Benton and Grant counties.“State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Wagon Wheel Fire — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:12:04 +0000 June 23, 2026 Benton 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 Wagon Wheel Fire located in Benton County, near Benton City. State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Garred Road Fire — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:12:35 +0000 June 22, 2026 Grant 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 Garred Road Fire located in Grant County, near Coulee City.”
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Skamania County residents are not affected by these fires as of June 24, 2026.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The Washington State Patrol authorized firefighting resources for the Wagon Wheel Fire in Benton County near Benton City on June 23.“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 Wagon Wheel 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 Wagon Wheel Fire is burning 500 acres.“This fire is estimated at 500 acres and growing.”
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The Wagon Wheel 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 3 evacuations are in effect for the Wagon Wheel Fire.“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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State resources were mobilized for the Garred Road Fire in Grant County near Coulee City on June 22.“June 22, 2026 Grant 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 Garred Road Fire located in Grant County, near Coulee City.”
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The Garred Road Fire started June 21 at 4:01 p.m.“The Garred Road Fire started on June 21, 2026, at approximately 4:01 p.m.”
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The Garred Road Fire is burning 1,500 acres.“This fire is estimated at 1,500 acres and growing.”
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The Garred Road Fire is threatening structures, Sun Lakes State Park, and wheat fields.“It is burning in sage and brush and is threatening primary and secondary structures, Sun Lakes State Park Campground, infrastructure, and wheat fields.”
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Level 3 evacuations are in effect for the Garred Road Fire.“Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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Skamania County Sheriff's Office confirmed no smoke or fire impacts are expected in Skamania County at this time.Not found in the source record — unverified.