Fire on I-82 causes level 2 (GET SET) evacuations, 300 acres in size

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KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. – According to the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook, a 300-acre fire is burning between I-82 and SR 821.

KCSO says there is currently a level 2 (GET SET) evacuation for the Lmuma Creek to Burbank Creek area.

KCSO says to avoid SR 821 and yield to fire crews.

WSDOT announced in a tweet that I-82 heading eastbound is closed at Ellensburg. Westbound I-82 is still open. SR 821 is closed in both directions.

This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.

 

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