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1 lane blocked on SR 167 in Auburn due to brush fire

Jul 9, 2026, 5:05 PM | Updated: 5:51 pm

SR 167...

Multiple lanes are blocked on SR 167 due to a brush fire. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

One lane is blocked on SR 167 in Auburn due to a brush fire.

The right lane of SR 167 remains blocked at 4th St. S.W. in Auburn due to a brush fire, the Washington State Department of Transportation reported around 5:15 p.m.

Both general-purpose lanes on northbound SR 167 have reopened after being blocked due to a separate brush fire.

The toll lanes on SR 167 remain open.

WSDOT said it is seeing backups in both directions with delays into Pacific.

“Continue to expect delays,” WSDOT stated.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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