The weather cooperated on Tuesday allowing fire personnel to successfully insert a 3000 gallon “pumpkin”, a portable water tank, into the fire area. The “pumpkin” will support suppression activities, primarily allowing the helicopter to fill its bucket without impacting the delicate aquatic ecosystem of the Queets River during this historically dry year. Cool weather, cloud cover and bucket drops from the Type 2 and 3 helicopters aided in keeping the fire east of Bob Creek. There was no noticeable fire spread on Wednesday.
Today, a Department of Natural Resources Type 2 Helicopter will assist with inserting supplies necessary to install and operate a sprinkler system on the western flank. Crews will be joined by a park resource advisor today to ensure that Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics are adhered to during the implementation of this project.
Initial attack crews will be posting signs and conducting trail closures on the portion of the Queets River Trail east of Spruce Bottom campsite and will remain available to respond should any new fire starts be reported.
Although smoke is a concern to many, the fire continues to burn in an area that is not immediately threatening life or property.
Fires are not permitted in the backcountry area of Olympic National Park, including coastal areas. Campfires are only allowed in established front-country campgrounds in metal campfire rings.
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For current information about visiting Olympic National Park, as well as information about the history and role of fire in the Olympic ecosystem, please visit the park’s website at http://www.nps.gov/olym.
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