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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 24, 2024

Estimated size:                  403 acres 

Containment:                      58%

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: An amazing effort was made yesterday to continue mopping up 100 to 300 feet inside the containment line despite the rain creating poor road conditions and slippery footing for crews. We will continue to closely monitor area weather and adjusting tactics ensuring crew safety during ongoing field operations. Crews have worked to install over 7 miles of hose with additional hose being installed today. The combination of hardworking fire crews, well thought out tactics, and rain moving into the area, has decreased fire behavior allowing for increased containment of the fire. The public may continue to see more fire equipment on the roads than usual while crews move around the area.

These changes in the 2620 Road Fire marks a transition period. The main operation has begun scaling back, assessing needs, and releasing equipment and personnel home or to other fires. The Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team in cooperation with the Georgia Forestry Commission Type 3 Incident Management Team, US Forest Service, and Brinnon Fire Rescue, are working closely with Washington Department of Natural Resources, Olympic Region to return management of the 2620 Road Fire back to the local jurisdiction. All agencies will come together to develop a strategic plan which will provide for continued mop up work and support for all resources who will remain working on the 2620 Road Fire.

Road Closures: All involved Agencies are evaluating road closures for possible changes. Currently, Duckabush Road and Mt. Jupiter Road (2620 Road) remain closed except for residents on these roads.

Weather: The weather pattern for the next few days continues to bring showers with significant accumulation across the fire area.

Air Restrictions: The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) still 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.

Evacuation Levels: The Duckabush Road Evacuation Level is now a Level 1 from the 1000 block and above.

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