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The news was a little muddled today about whether US 2 was open or closed as a result of the Bolt Creek fire.
First it was announced as closed. A few hours later it was opened. But somehow the closed notice was being repeated.
OPEN: US 2 has reopened between MP 49 and 50 following today’s earlier closure from the #BoltCreekFire. Thank you for observing the reduced speed limit and for your patience as this remains an ongoing situation with closures possible.
US 2 has been closed between MP 49 to MP 50 as crews continue to work the #BoltCreekFire. Local signed detour through #SkyKomish will be posted. Check back for updates.
Then, with humor, WSDOT followed up the "closed" notice with this disclaimer.
This is not accurate. US 2 is OPEN. Looking into which gremlin caused this to go out.
I would have believed either report. The situation has been changing day by day depending on wind and weather conditions.
The fire is 36% contained, which is a major improvement. It has consumed 12486 acres as of 4am and has grown 344 acres in 24 hours. It has been burning for 22 days.
It's a problem because it is burning all along a stretch of US 2 and some small towns. It's also a problem for us because we are getting the smoke.
--Diane Hettrick
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