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Wildfire closes U.S. Hwy. 12 over White Pass in Cascades
WHITE PASS, Wash. - A new wildfire near White Pass has closed 45 miles of U.S. Highway 12 on both sides of the summit, officials say.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
Eastbound traffic on the highway is stopped 13 miles west of the summit near milepost 138, at the junction with State Route 123. Westbound traffic is stopped at Oak Creek, two miles west of the junction with State Route 410.
In addition, Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation notices also are in effect around Clear Lake and Rimrock Lake, according to the Yakima County Office of Emergency Management.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/wildfire-closes-u-s-hwy-12-over-white-pass-in-cascades/ar-BB194la3?ocid=hplocalnews