Multiple agencies respond to brush fire in Yelm
Multiple agencies responded to help put out a brush fire in Yelm on Wednesday, the Southeast Thurston Fire Authority announced.
The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted about the fire around 12:15 p.m., as it had blocked State Route 507 in both directions at milepost 29 near Vancil Road just after noon.
WSDOT tweeted that the roadway had reopened at 6:14 p.m.
Crews with Southeast Thurston Fire, Lacey Fire, South Thurston Fire, Bald Hills Fire, Olympia Fire, Griffin Fire and South Bay Fire all assisted in the response.
Southeast Thurston Fire estimated that the fire had reached a size of 10 acres.
Cleared: Brush fire on SR 507 both directions at MP 29 near Vancil Rd.
— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) October 13, 2022
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