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Tunnel Creek Fire Update
QUILCENE, Wash., September 10, 2025 — On September 9, 2025, USFS fire managers were able to assess a new fire start caused by lightning, named the Tunnel Creek Fire, located in a remote
area of the Buckhorn Wilderness in Olympic National Forest.
The fire is roughly 10 miles west of Quilcene, Washington and 1.5 miles west of the Tunnel Creek Trailhead accessed from FS Road 2740. Fire managers estimate the size of the fire at
161 acres based on an IR (InfraRed) flight attained last night. Fire managers were also able to see the smoke from the Mt Walker North Viewpoint.
Visible smoke columns could potentially be seen over the next couple days if the temperature increases from direct sunlight and moisture is low. Reconnaissance flights will continue
to be performed if flight conditions improve and resources are available. Fire behavior is anticipated to moderate over the weekend with cooler temperatures and elevated moisture.
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