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Blewett Pass closed overnight due to Labor Mountain Fire

The Labor Mountain Fire has burned 7,618 acres with only 7% containment, causing evacuations and a 30-mile closure on US 97 at Blewett Pass, officials said.

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Blewett Pass to stay shut through early Monday due to fire risk as blaze nears 7,618 acres. WSDOT to reassess safety before reopening.

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Wildfire shuts down Central WA mountain pass

Blewett Pass on Highway 97 is closed due to the Labor Mountain Fire. Drivers should use Highway 2 or Interstate 90 for alternate routes.

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Labor Mountain Fire prompts closure of US 97 Blewett Pass

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. - A 30 mile stretch of US 97 over Blewett Pass is closed due to the Labor Mountain Fire, with no estimated time for reopening.

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Blewett Pass closed overnight due to Labor Mountain Fire

Blewett Pass to stay shut through early Monday due to fire risk as blaze nears 7,618 acres. WSDOT to reassess safety before reopening.

·Seattle, United States
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King5 News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
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