State Fire Mobilization for Yakima, Klickitat Fires

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  State fire assistance has been mobilized for two wildfires in neighboring counties“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Humann Fire located in Yakima County, near Selah.”
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  State fire assistance has not been mobilized for Skamania County“null”
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  The Humann Fire in Yakima County near Selah started June 28 at 4:47 p.m.“The Humann Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 4:47 p.m.”
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  The Humann Fire is estimated at 150 acres“This fire is estimated at 150 acres and growing.”
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  The Humann Fire threatens homes“It is burning in sage, grass, and homes and is threatening public safety, residences, and private property.”
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  The Humann Fire is under Level 3 evacuation“Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire in Klickitat County near Lyle started June 28 at 1:51 p.m.“The Lyle Hill 2 Fire started on June 28, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire is 1,500 acres“This fire is estimated at 1,500 acres and growing.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire threatens homes“It is burning in grass, shrubs, and timber and is threatening homes, crops, and Bonneville Power Administration powerlines and substation.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire threatens crops“It is burning in grass, shrubs, and timber and is threatening homes, crops, and Bonneville Power Administration powerlines and substation.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire threatens powerlines“It is burning in grass, shrubs, and timber and is threatening homes, crops, and Bonneville Power Administration powerlines and substation.”
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  The Lyle Hill 2 Fire is under Level 2 and 3 evacuations“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 of state firefighting resources for both fires“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 28, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Stuker, Yakima County Fire District 2.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 for both fires“null”
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  The Fire Protection Bureau is coordinating the dispatch of strike teams and crews“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”