State Fire Resources Mobilized for Two Washington Fires

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  State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan for two separate wildfires in Washington state.“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 Wagon Wheel Fire in Benton County near Benton City 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 Garred Road Fire in Grant County near Coulee City began 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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  Both fires are threatening homes and infrastructure.“It is burning in brush, grass, and trees and is threatening homes and power infrastructure. Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on June 23 at 3:00 p.m. for the Wagon Wheel Fire.“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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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on June 22 at 12:45 p.m. for the Garred Road Fire.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 22, 2026, at 12:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Jesse Bolyard, Coulee City Fire Department.”
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  The Wagon Wheel Fire has Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations in effect.“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Garred Road Fire has Level 3 evacuations.“Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2 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 Wagon Wheel Fire. The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Garred Road Fire.”
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  The Fire Protection Bureau has ordered resources including wildland strike teams and air support.“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered one wildland strike team to aid in containment efforts.”
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  The Wagon Wheel 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 Garred Road Fire is burning in sage and brush and threatens Sun Lakes State Park Campground and wheat fields.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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  Fire causes are under investigation for both fires.“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”