Blewett Pass reopens amid Labor Mountain Fire
Blewett Pass has reopened after it was closed for more than two weeks due to the Labor Mountain Fire.
The pass is back open between the junction of US Highway 97/State Route 970 and the intersection of Ingalls Creek Road, south of the US 2/US 97 Don Senn Memorial Interchange (mileposts 149-178), the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported Tuesday.
Burning 39,753 acres at 10% containment, as of Tuesday, the Labor Mountain Fire has continued to grow. It was last reported at 37,843 acres, but was only 7% contained on Monday.
Drivers should plan for delays on Blewett Pass
Although the pass is open, drivers should plan for delays and longer-than-normal travel time, WSDOT stated.
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