Washington State Fire Mobilization Authorized for Slide Ranch Fire in Yakima County – Dailyfly

YAKIMA COUNTY – State fire assistance was mobilized as part of the Washington State Fire Department's Resource Mobilization Plan to support local firefighters working to contain the Slide Ranch Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of White Swan. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at the request of Deputy Fire Chief Joel Byam , Yakima County Fire District 5.

The Slide Ranch Fire started on June 22, 2024 at approximately 3:46 p.m. This fire is estimated at 300 acres and continues to grow. It burns in grass, brush and heavy wood. Homes are at risk and level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation to assist with mobilization efforts. Bureau of Fire Protection mobilization specialists ordered two forest strike teams and air assets. The incident commander, Captain Anthony Oaks, works in the unified command with Yakima Nation fire management personnel. Personnel from the State Fire Marshal's Office are en route to the scene and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.

As part of the state fire service resource mobilization plan, the Office of Fire Protection coordinates the initial dispatch and ongoing administrative oversight of resources and personnel throughout the duration of the mobilization. The mobilization plan is implemented to provide a process to quickly notify, assemble and deploy personnel, equipment and other resources from fire departments across the state when fires, disasters or other events exceed the capacity of local jurisdictions. More information on the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan is available at: