Wildfire closes Highway 97 over Blewett Pass

Blewett Pass closed due to wildfire

Highway 97 is closed over Blewett Pass due to a wildfire. The fire started on the afternoon of July 14th, and has quickly spread to over 1,000 acres. The fire is burning in heavy timber, and is being fanned by strong winds. Several homes and outbuildings have been destroyed, and the fire is threatening several more. Firefighters are working to contain the fire, but it is not yet under control.

Evacuations ordered for areas near the fire

Evacuations have been ordered for several areas near the fire, including the towns of Blewett and Coles Corner. Residents in these areas have been advised to leave their homes immediately and go to a safe location. The Red Cross has set up an evacuation center at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

Highway 97 closed indefinitely

Highway 97 is closed indefinitely between milepost 151 near Blewett Pass and milepost 171 near Wenatchee. There is no estimated time for when the highway will reopen. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, such as Highway 2 over Stevens Pass or Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass.

Cause of the fire is under investigation

The cause of the fire is under investigation. However, it is believed that the fire may have been started by a lightning strike.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire

Firefighters are working to contain the fire, but it is not yet under control. The fire is burning in heavy timber, and is being fanned by strong winds. Several homes and outbuildings have been destroyed, and the fire is threatening several more.

Evacuations are in place for several areas near the fire

Evacuations have been ordered for several areas near the fire, including the towns of Blewett and Coles Corner. Residents in these areas have been advised to leave their homes immediately and go to a safe location. The Red Cross has set up an evacuation center at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

Highway 97 is closed indefinitely between milepost 151 near Blewett Pass and milepost 171 near Wenatchee

Highway 97 is closed indefinitely between milepost 151 near Blewett Pass and milepost 171 near Wenatchee. There is no estimated time for when the highway will reopen. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, such as Highway 2 over Stevens Pass or Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass.

The cause of the fire is under investigation

The cause of the fire is under investigation. However, it is believed that the fire may have been started by a lightning strike.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire, but it is not yet under control

Firefighters are working to contain the fire, but it is not yet under control. The fire is burning in heavy timber, and is being fanned by strong winds. Several homes and outbuildings have been destroyed, and the fire is threatening several more.

Evacuations are in place for several areas near the fire

Evacuations have been ordered for several areas near the fire, including the towns of Blewett and Coles Corner. Residents in these areas have been advised to leave their homes immediately and go to a safe location. The Red Cross has set up an evacuation center at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

Highway 97 is closed indefinitely between milepost 151 near Blewett Pass and milepost 171 near Wenatchee

Highway 97 is closed indefinitely between milepost 151 near Blewett Pass and milepost 171 near Wenatchee. There is no estimated time for when the highway will reopen. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, such as Highway 2 over Stevens Pass or Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass.

The cause of the fire is under investigation

The cause of the fire is under investigation. However, it is believed that the fire may have been started by a lightning strike.