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2620 Road Fire

Incident Commander: Kent Stanford/Kris Butler

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 27th – 31st, 2024

Estimated size:                   398 acres                 

Containment:                        93%

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: As of August 27, 2024, the 2620 Road Fire containment is 93%, with daily increases expected throughout the week. The fire has now transitioned to a Type 4 Incident with reduced staffing.

This will be the last update for the 2620 Road Fire.

• Aerial operations will continue to fly in order to monitor the fire area looking for heat and hot spots
• Mop up and patrolling will continue throughout the fire area
• Hose lays will be moved as needed and then come off the mountain
• Road assessments will continue and grading or small repairs will begin
• Hand dug and machine firelines will have their berms softened or removed
• Flagging, marking, and other items will be removed

The Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team and the Georgia Forestry Commission Type 3 Incident Management Team are grateful for the outpouring of support and generosity from the community during this time.  As we begin travelling back home, we look fondly on our time here and wish the best for everyone as life begins to get back to normal.

Air Restrictions: The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been lifted.

Weather: The weather pattern will be warming into the 80’s this week, and the chance of rain continues to lesson, however, the seasonal chance of afternoon showers will continue. 

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