Wildfire in Vantage Takes Two Homes | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

A wildfire in Vantage, Washington, erupted Wednesday evening, destroying two homes before crews contained it by Thursday—blamed on a vehicle accident, not arson. With Kittitas County’s open-burning ban still in effect, officials warn of lingering fire risks and urge residents to prepare their properties. Evacuation orders were issued, but no injuries occurred. One firefighter, Benjamin Stockdale, bravely battled flames that consumed his own home and neighbor’s while saving others. Now, crews assess damage and warn of downed power lines, while community support rallies behind those affected…