Both directions of U.S. Highway 12 between Skate Creek Road in Packwood and the White Pass summit will remain closed through the weekend due to the Goat Rocks Fire, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Southbound state Route 123 is also closed to through traffic accessing U.S. Highway 12.
The highway was closed Friday as the fire exploded in size, leading to evacuations in some areas. Local traffic is allowed.
Travelers are asked to avoid the area to provide access for emergency vehicles supporting firefighting efforts.
Stevens Canyon Road and Ohanapecosh Campground remain open. Commercial vehicles are prohibited in the Mount Rainier National Park.
Follow updates on the fire here: https://www.chronline.com/stories/fire-updates-state-fire-mobilization-resources-approved-as-goat-rocks-fire-reaches-1800-acres,299552
