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Bolt Creek Fire

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Northwest Region-Department of Natural Resources 
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Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2022.boltcreek@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    360-677-2414
    Hours:
    M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm (PT)

Bolt Creek Fire Evacuation Levels & Road Closure Changes Sept. 17 at 2:00pm

Bolt Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 09/18/2022

 Link to website: Wildfire | Snohomish County Public Safety Hub (arcgis.com)

 UPDATE: September 17th, 2022 @ 2:00 PM - Evacuation Levels Have Changed


Current Evacuation Levels (see map below for alert areas, or click here for a downloadable evacuation map)Fire movement has slowed over the past 48 hours. New guidance:
  • Level 1 (Ready): Index – Unchanged.
  • No other evacuation guidance for occupied areas of Snohomish County.
  • Level 2 (Set): Baring and Grotto and area along U.S. 2 east to the Money Creek tunnel. Formerly Level 3 (Go).
  • Level 3 (Go): From west side of Money Creek tunnel to milepost 48, plus FS Road 65 (Beckler River Road).
  • Skykomish remains at Level 1 (Ready).

Please understand that while fire activity has slowed, the area remains hazardous. Conditions could change quickly, and evacuations may again become necessary.
Current Road Closures:
  • U.S. 2 remains closed just east of Index-Galena Road, near Sunset Falls (MP 36), to the junction of 5th St N into the town of Skykomish (MP 49). Local highway access is now permitted for residents with identification from the west closure to the Money Creek tunnel. Use caution and slow down when driving on U.S. 2, particularly when encountering fire-fighting vehicles headed to and from wildfire areas.
  • U.S. 2 from the west end of the Money Creek Tunnel to 5th Street in Skykomish will remain closed to all. 
  • Residents in the area should remain vigilant and are asked to not roam around the area once they gain access. 

The Northwest Incident Management Team 8 has released a video update on the Bolt Creek Fire. Click here to view. A morning report is also available to read HERE. An updated callout map is also available below in the Video and Map Resources section. 


There have been no significant changes to the fire activity. Officials estimate approximately 9,440 acres have burned as of Saturday morning (the estimate has not changed because no infrared flights have been flown for 3 nights). It is 5% contained. No deaths or injuries have been reported, and one outbuilding was burned Sunday.


For real-time updates on the Bolt Creek Fire, you may call the Bolt Creek Public Information Number at 360-370-4170. The line should be staffed from 7am-8pm daily. Fire information can also be found on the Bolt Creek Fire Facebook page. 


The Red Cross Shelter for the  Bolt Creek Fire closed Wednesday afternoon at the Snohomish County-owned Evergreen State Fairgrounds.Evacuation levels were lowered sufficiently for many residents to safely return home.

If any additional assistance is needed, please call: 1-800-Red-Cross.


Please help keep 9-1-1 lines open for emergencies with an immediate threat to life or property.
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