Malott News

A car and district fire truck responding to the blaze south of Nespelem crashed Sept.

Firefighters finished mopping up the Milepost 281 Fire, located adjacent to Highway 97 between Malott and Okanogan, Wash., today.

Wildfires are impeding travel in several areas of the state. The Washington State Patrol said a wildfire has closed an eight-mile stretch of U.S. 97 near the north-central Washington community of Malott.

Firefighters worked hard and fast to stop the spread of the Milepost 281 Wildfire which has been burning on the east side of Highway 97 between Okanogan and Malott, WA.

The Bebee Bridge may be closed for several days, depending on how much damage inspectors find today as they examine the bridge's integrity after a semi tractor trailer rig crashed into... Fire closes Highway 97 near Malott MALOTT - An eight-mile stretch of Highway 97 was closed Tuesday afternoon near the community of Malott because of a wildfire.

Firefighters in north-central Washington are keeping watch for any new fire starts after a thunderstorm rolled through the area.

The Bebee Bridge may be closed for several days, depending on how much damage inspectors find today as they examine the bridge's integrity after a semi tractor trailer rig crashed into... Fire closes Highway 97 near Malott MALOTT - An eight-mile stretch of Highway 97 was closed Tuesday afternoon near the community of Malott because of a wildfire.

U.S. Highway 97, which was closed Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, because of a brush fire, has reopened.

The Washington State Patrol says a wildfire has closed an eight-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 97 near the northcentral Washington community of Malott.

A six-hour power outage is planned for all customers of Okanogan County Electric Cooperative and many Okanogan County Public Utility District customers in the Methow Valley.

The Oden Road fire five miles west of Okanogan has grown to 10,258 acres. Gail Cusick, KREM.com Black smoke drifts above Omak from the Oden Road Wildfire.

The Oden Road fire five miles west of Okanogan has grown to 10,258 acres. Gail Cusick, KREM.com Black smoke drifts above Omak from the Oden Road Wildfire.

Newly trimmed hay fields turn orange under the glow of the Cook Mountain Fire. By Dee Camp and Al Camp Chronicle staff OKANOGAN - A wildfire that began on Cook Mountain Friday afternoon, Aug.

An informational meeting is planned for 7 tonight, Aug. 24, at the Malott Improvement Club to provide information on the Oden Road Fire.

The Oden Road fire five miles west of Okanogan has grown to 10,258 acres. Gail Cusick, KREM.com Black smoke drifts above Omak from the Oden Road Wildfire.