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Danger: Olympic National Park — Crews Responding to Mount Tom Creek Fire
Published Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:25:38 GMT — Updated Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:09:45 GMT
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Olympic National Park
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The lightning-caused Mt. Tom Creek Fire is burning on a remote mountain slope on the west side of Olympic National Park. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. Backpackers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to the Hoh River Trail should fire activity increase. There are no evacuation orders or closures.
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