July 5, 2024 Chelan 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 Balsam Root Fire located in Chelan County, near the city of Wenatchee. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 4, 2024 Douglas 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 Road 11 Fire located in Douglas County, near the town of Mansfield. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 2, 2024 Olympia- The 4th of July can be filled with fun and excitement for everyone. If celebrating the holiday with fireworks, please clean up and dispose of all used fireworks in the proper and safe manner. The State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends the following tips: Keep a water source nearby, such as a bucket…
July 1, 2024 Olympia- Many families look forward to gathering and celebrating the 4th of July. Due to the dangers of fireworks, we urge you to celebrate safely this holiday. In 2023, fire incidents from fireworks resulted in more than $12 million in of property damage in Washington State. Children under 15 made up 22.7% of reported…
June 28, 2024 King County: At approximately 2:40pm, June 26, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a domestic violence incident NB I-5 around S 375th in Federal Way. Further 9-1-1 callers reported that there appeared to be several injuries to individuals in and around a black BMW partially in the right ditch. There…
June 27, 2024 KITTITAS and GRANT County, Wash. - Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is partnering with District 2, District 4, and multiple other law enforcement agencies to conduct a High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrol, with the shared goal of reducing serious injury and fatality collisions. According to Spokane Hoopfest, it is the largest 3 on…
June 27, 2024 Olympia – As we near the 4th of July, many are excited to celebrate with fireworks. The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages you to celebrate safely and legally. Please know the approved dates and times of legal sales and use of fireworks in Washington State: Ensure you check with your local fire department and law…
June 21, 2024 Yakima 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 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…
June 21, 2024 Spanaway, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on State Route 7 in Spanaway. Just after 8 p.m. on June 19th, 2024, a white passenger car headed north on State Route (SR) 7 near 204th Street East struck a pedestrian that was walking…
June 21, 2024 Yakima 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 Keys Road Fire located in Yakima County, near the city of Yakima. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…