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2620 Road Fire

Incident Commander: Kent Stanford/Blair Joiner

Fire Information Phone Number: 360-323-1903

Email: 2024.2620Road@firenet.gov

Facebook: www.facebook.com/2620RoadFire2024

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waolc-2620-road-fire

Update as of:                        August 21, 2024

Estimated size:                   398 acres 

Containment:                        8%

Start Date/Time:             8/14/2024 at 5:00 PM

Area of Origin:                West of Brinnon, North of Duckabush Rd. on Mt. Jupiter

Cause:                              Undetermined

Structures Damaged:    None

Update: The cooler temperatures and occasional light showers have presented firefighters with an opportunity to make line advancements while fire activity is lower. In some areas of the fire, we have been able to begin mop-up efforts. In other areas of the fire, crews will continue to create and strengthen existing lines. Mop-up is a term used to describe an important step when fire fighters remove burning, smoking, and smoldering material near the firebreak. Crews use water, hand tools, and equipment to cool hot areas. This helps to reduce the chance of fire moving into un-burned fuels which can also reduce smoke in the area. These efforts should lead to an increase in the containment over the next few days. 

There are 373 personnel assigned to the 2620 Road Fire. Equipment resources include wildland engines, water tenders, dozers, and various types of excavators and logging equipment. To help support firefighters, a mobile kitchen and shower facility are now on site. The outpour of support from the local community has been felt by all and we are extremely grateful. 

With the increase in personnel and fire vehicles, roadways in and around the fire can become easily congested and cause serious delays. Please use caution when driving through these areas. Fire Management also reminds the public to please stay out of the fire area while fire crews work. The roadways immediately adjacent to the fire remain closed.

Air Restrictions: As crews continue to work on the 2620 Road fire a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place over the fire which is in effect 24/7. Penalties for flying in a restricted air space can carry significant fines in excess of $30,000.  Please remember that if you fly, we can’t.

Weather: The weather pattern continues to bring scattered showers with minimal accumulation across the area. Strong outflow winds from passing storms can cause erratic changes in wind direction and have an impact on fire behavior. Morning weather continues to be hazy early, clearing mid-day, and gusty evening winds.

Road Closures: Duckabush Road and Mt. Jupiter Road (2620 Road) remain closed except for residents on these roads.

Forest Closures:  Olympic National Forest has updated closures are located at www.fs.usda.gov and Olympic National Forest – Alert and Closures web page

Evacuation Levels/Shelters: The 2500 block and above of Duckabush Road remains at a Level 2. The 1000 block up to the 2500 block of Duckabush Road remains at a Level 1.  There are no shelters open at this time.