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After more than two weeks closed by the Labor Mountain Fire, US 97 Blewett Pass is open again with reduced speeds and pilot car traffic controls.

Washington wildfires face Red Flag warnings, dangerous winds, and shifting evacuation orders near Lower Sugarloaf and Labor Mountain.

With the fire nearing Cashmere, everyone’s on high alert — let’s see what the latest updates mean for the community.

Labor Mountain Fire near Cashmere surged past 35,000 acres with just 7% containment as crews protect homes and hope cooler weather slows the blaze.

Crews increased containment to 38% on the 39,135-acre Lower Sugarloaf Fire near Leavenworth as evacuations remain and cooler weather offers relief.

As firefighting efforts ramp up, crews are working around the clock to protect homes and lives. Every moment counts in this challenging battle.

As the Labor Mountain Fire continues to grow, local firefighters are hard at work, making headway on the eastern front. The community's resilience is truly something to witness.

It's been a tough battle against the Lower Sugarloaf Fire, stretching over 37,000 acres. Tonight's community meeting is a chance to find out what's next.

Two large fires burn in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Labor Mountain (6,000+ acres, 7% contained) and Wildcat Fire (8,800 acres, 8% contained).

The Lower Sugarloaf Fire east of Leavenworth burns 22,205 acres, 20% contained, with Level 1-2 evacuations affecting over 1,000 homes.