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Evacuations ordered as fire grows in Olympic National Park
Anyone near the Dry Creek Trail, along Lake Cushman's westernmost shores, should evacuate immediately, the Mason County ...
Smoke from fire in Olympic National Park hits Puget Sound
Smoke from a fire burning in the Olympic National Park is making its way into Puget Sound, and it’s causing a haze in the sky ...
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Bear Gulch and Hamma Fire: Update July 31
Evacuation Levels: The Bear Gulch Fire area near Dry Creek Trail is in a Level 3 “GO” evacuation. This includes the Staircase ...
Lake Cushman closed; campfire ban in Olympic National Park, Forest amid wildfire growth
A campfire ban starts Aug. 1 as the Bear Gulch Fire grows past 3,000 acres, closing Lake Cushman, trails and Staircase campground.
Smoky skies in Puget Sound region as wildfire risk set to heat up this week
Smelling smoke? Seeing vibrant sunrises and sunsets? Local wildfires, including the 1,000-acre Bear Gulch Fire has been outputting a veil of haze.