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Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity diminished this weekend due to precipitation and cool temperatures. Smoke production was observed in down and standing deadwood.A gradual drying trend is expected to return by the end of this week. Though fire may persist in sheltered areas, the probability of spread is minimal.   Fire NameInitial ReportEstimated Size Location 

Port Angeles, Wash. – Heavy precipitation fell across the fire area this week, reducing fire activity. Fires are expected to remain within their current footprint through the coming days.  As threats to structures diminished, fire crews removed protective equipment and shifted locations. No structural damage has been recorded at this time.  

Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity was minimal today; crews observed smoldering and creeping. Most of the fire area received precipitation. While some areas received up to 6 inches of rain, fire may persist under dense, dry canopies. The probability of spread is minimal. Strong winds toppled trees, confirming the decision to extract crews from hazardous areas.  

Port Angeles, Wash. – The fire area did not receive the predicted rainfall totals on Sunday. The Delabarre, Low Divide, and Martin’s Lake fires showed minimal growth, while the other fires showed no signs of growth. All crews were extracted from the fire area to reduce the risk of accidents in steep, remote terrain with the coming weather system. 

Port Angeles, Wash. – The fire area received some light precipitation on Saturday, allowing crews to continue fuel reduction around the structures near the Delabarre fire. Crews continued to monitor the Eagle Point Fire.Forecasted weather over the fire area is expected to see increased rainfall Sunday and early next week with possible precipitation of several inches. All fires are being closely monitored.  Fire NameInitial Report

Port Angeles, Wash. – Although smoke production was high, today’s fire activity was moderate. The Delabarre and Low Divide fires saw marginal increases in acreage. The Mt Queets fire acreage increased due to improved mapping data. Fire activity is expected to diminish through the weekend. Weather reports predict some wetting rain, thunder, and strong winds. Fire crews will shift locations to minimize the risk of tree falls. 

Port Angeles, Wash. – Warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity contributed to a modest increase in fire behavior on Thursday. The same trend is expected for the fire area on Friday.    Fire crews moved into areas north of the Delabarre fire to monitor and protect historic cabins, trail improvements and park infrastructure. Fire activity may increase on Friday as the warm dry air mass continues over the fire area. Fire managers are shifting resources around the fires as needed to meet management goals.  

Port Angeles, Wash. – Thanks to modest overnight precipitation and cloud cover, minimal fire activity was observed today. This allowed crews to insert personnel and prepare for the upcoming dry period. Fire crews moved into areas north of the Delabarre fire to bolster numbers and prepare for structure protection operations tomorrow. Minimal activity, such as smoldering and creeping, was observed. Helicopters ran a cycle of buckets in anticipation of the coming warm, dry period.  Fire Name

Port Angeles, Wash. – There was minimal fire activity across the park due to clouds, low temperatures, and rain. Fire acreages did not change. Firefighters are protecting infrastructure of value by setting up sprinklers and creating a defensible space in certain areas. Fire crews continue to leverage natural barriers - including mountain ranges, high alpine zones, and rivers - to confine the fires. Crews are using Promise Creek and the North Fork of the Quinault River to limit the Low Divide fire’s spread to the south. 

Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity was moderated by increased cloud cover and higher overnight relative humidity values, which are expected to persist for the coming days. The fires are being managed by a Type 3 incident management organization. Thanks to mapping techniques not impacted by smoke, fire crews have determined the Delabarre fire covers approximately 3,500 acres. Delabarre is characterized by multiple spot fires within the rugged terrain of the park’s interior wilderness. The fire spread during last week’s critically dry period.