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Port Angeles, Wash. – Aerial reconnaissance and ground observations today showed another day of minimal fire activity across the six wildfires burning in Olympic National Park. As such there is no significant change in the reported size of these fires. Smoke was visible in the Elwha Valley from Hurricane Ridge further towards the south end due to the Martins Lake and Low Divide Fires.

Port Angeles, Wash. – Today the wildfires in Olympic National Park showed minimal to zero growth due to the weak cold front that came through. Some areas in and around the park saw nearly a ¼” of rain while other areas saw none, the amount was highly variable.

Port Angeles, Wash. – The wildfires across Olympic National Park showed minimal activity today as a weak low pressure weather system brought increased clouds and humidity. Firefighters deployed to the Low Divide and Martins Lake Fires reported a trace of rain and firefighters on the Eagle Point Fire experienced cooler temperatures with cloud cover throughout the day.

Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity increased today and all six fires are burning in designated wilderness. The Eagle Point Fire showed moderate fire activity. Flames burning single trees and groups of trees related to the Eagle Point Fire could be observed from the Hurricane Ridge area. The fire grew but a more accurate acreage will be known after infrared mapping flights take place. Fire crews continued to monitor the fire and apply a confine and contain strategy to help limit the amount of fire activity north of Obstruction Point Road.

Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest Fire Update- September 8 Port Angeles, Wash. – Fire activity across the park remained minimal today, even with rising temperatures and lowering relative humidity levels. Saturday’s forecast is calling for the warmest and driest weather over the last few days; crews will continue to closely monitor fire conditions. The Hurricane Fire is 85% contained and fire crews continue to double check and secure the fire’s perimeter. Crews monitored the Eagle Point Fire but did not see any major changes in activity.

For Immediate Release Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov, 360-565-3005   Hurricane Fire is 75% contained and remains at 4 acres Port Angeles, Wash. –  The Hurricane Fire remains at 4 acres and is 75% contained; there was minimal fire activity today. Hoses and sprinklers have been used to prevent the fire from spreading to the west. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open to the public.

For Immediate Release Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov, 360-565-3005  

For Immediate Release Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov, 360-565-3005   Obstruction Point Road closing after Eagle Point Fire grows to approximately 50 acres

For Immediate Release Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov, 360-565-3005   Hurricane Fire holds at 3 acres following rainy and cloudy day

Release Date: August 30, 2023  For Immediate Release  Contact: Public Affairs Office, Olympic_PAO@nps.gov 360-565-3005