The seven-acre fire is burning about 21 miles northeast of Cle Elum.
CLE ELUM, Wash. — A new wildfire has closed Highway 97 over Blewett Pass.
The seven-acre Blewett Fire is burning about 21 miles northeast of Cle Elum, according to the Forest Service.
Northbound traffic is stopped at milepost 149.5 at the State route 970 junction. Southbound traffic is stopped at milepost 177.
As of Wednesday evening, four fire engines, two 20-person crews, and two bulldozers, helicopters and air tankers are working the fire.
Fire officials said nearby structures are not currently threatened and no evacuations are in effect.
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