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Danger: Olympic National Park — Lightning Fire Reported North of Maiden Peak
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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Danger
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A lightning fire is burning near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. The fire is less than one acre in size. Fire managers are responding and ordering resources to assess other potential lightning starts within the park. There are no evacuation orders or closures.
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