Ryegrass Coulee Fire: Vantage, Washington, Under Evacuation Order Over Fast-Moving Wildfire

A fast-moving 500-acre Ryegrass Coulee Fire triggered a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation for the entire town of Vantage, Washington.

A fast-moving wildfire prompted a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation order for the entire town of Vantage, Washington, on Wednesday evening as firefighters battled the rapidly spreading Ryegrass Coulee Fire.

The fire was reported shortly before 5 PM and had grown to about 500 acres, burning west of the town near Vantage Highway, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said deputies were going door to door to notify residents and assist with evacuations. Firefighting operations were underway throughout Vantage, with officials confirming that at least one residence had caught fire.

The Level 3 evacuation order remained in effect as crews continued to respond to the blaze.

Several road closures were also in place. Vantage Highway was closed near Parke Creek Road, while Interstate 90 was shut down eastbound at Exit 115 in Kittitas County and westbound in Grant County.

The sheriff’s office said it remained in contact with incident command and would provide further updates as the situation develops.

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