Heightened Fire Conditions Expected for the Bolt Creek Fire Starting Monday
Hazards along US 2 remain at an all time high due to rollout from the steep terrain, resulting in rolling debris and falling trees.
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Decreased Evacuation Levels for Residents Near the Bolt Creek Fire
US 2 between Skykomish and Gold Bar remains closed while the Department of Transportation assesses safety hazards near the Bolt Creek Fire on Sep. 14.
The Bolt Creek Fire is currently at 9,440 acres and is 5 percent contained.
On Tuesday night, evacuation levels dropped down a level, with Index moving from a Level 3 to a Level 2, the area between Index and Zeke’s Drive-in was dropped from a Level