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Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity was lower today due to overcast skies and higher humidities.  An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted allowing for updated acreage of all park fires; the Delabarre Fire is approximately 1,500 acres, however, low visibility and low-lying smoke made it difficult for fire personnel to identify the exact perimeter of the fire. A flight tomorrow with infrared mapping technology will provide a more accurate estimate of the fire’s size.

Port Angeles, Wash. – The fires in Olympic National Park fire have increased in size and complexity over the last 24 hours; fire managers and are ordering additional resources to manage and support firefighters on the ground. A Type 3 incident management organization will be established to manage these lightning caused fires.