US 97 Reopens After Blewett Pass Fire

Washington State Department of Transportation crews worked through the night to clear the roadway and ensure the safety of travelers

The roadway was closed for 24 hours while crews worked to extinguish the blaze and clear debris

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced the reopening of US 97 over Blewett Pass on Monday, August 15, 2023, following a wildfire that closed the roadway for 24 hours.

The fire, which started on Sunday afternoon, August 14, 2023, burned approximately 10 acres of land near the summit of Blewett Pass. WSDOT crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the blaze and clear debris from the roadway.

The roadway was fully reopened to traffic at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 15, 2023. WSDOT crews will continue to monitor the area and ensure the safety of travelers.

Drivers are advised to use caution when traveling through the area, as there may be some residual smoke or debris on the roadway. WSDOT crews will continue to work to clean up the area and ensure the safety of travelers.

For more information on the fire and road closure, please visit the WSDOT website at: [Insert WSDOT Website Link]