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SR 167 southbound reopens after hours-long closure due to brush fire

The roadway closed around 5:30 p.m. and reopened after 8 p.m.

ALGONA, Wash. — State Route 167 southbound has reopened after firefighters battled a brush fire for hours on Sunday. 

The road closed at around 5:30 p.m. and reopened after 8 p.m. 

The brush fire sparked in Algona and completely shut down the roadway.

Fire, including South King Fire, incident response and state patrol troopers are on the scene. 

Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes and traffic was diverted off to Ellingson Road during the closure.

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