All lanes of I-5 north near Arlington back open after closing due to brush fires
Jul 21, 2025, 2:09 PM | Updated: 4:27 pm
All lanes of I-5 north near Arlington are back open after being fully closed due to at least three brush fires, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported Monday via X.
The freeway closed at State Route 531, near milepost 208, at King-Thompason Road, around 2 p.m. WSDOT reported backups spanning more than 7 miles into Marysville.
“Use extreme caution and expect delays in this area,” WSDOT wrote.
UPDATE #3: Northbound I-5 remains fully blocked at SR 531 near Arlington due to brush fire. We are now seeing 1+ mile backups into Marysville.
Incident Response, State Patrol and fire crews are on scene. Use extreme caution and expect delays in this area. https://t.co/KqOKRLQ7YD pic.twitter.com/euaGmImIgK
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 21, 2025
The Washington State Patrol and fire crews were at the scene.
“Obey all detour and closure signs and expect delays in this area,” WSDOT wrote on X.
UPDATE #2: Northbound I-5 is fully closed at SR 531 (MP 206) near Arlington due to at least three brush fires burning nearby.
Incident Response, State Patrol and fire crews are on scene. Obey all detour and closure signs and expect delays in this area. https://t.co/JLPsgoJjSx pic.twitter.com/UMrnHrh0Wx
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 21, 2025
Smokey Point Rest Area near Arlington back open
WSDOT reported that the I-5 north Smokey Point Rest Area is back open.
“Expect delays in the area while crews work,” WSDOT wrote on X.
UPDATE: The northbound I-5 Smokey Point Rest Area is now closed. The southbound I-5 Smokey Point Rest Area is open. Expect delays in the area while crews work. https://t.co/3HXlB2tq8o pic.twitter.com/93h3GTiYZe
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 21, 2025
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