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Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park to Implement Campfire Restrictions Starting July 13
QUINAULT, Wash., July 13, 2024 — Due rising temperatures and increasingly dry conditions, campfires will be restricted to established fire rings in designated areas in the Olympic National
Forest and Olympic National Park. This fire restriction will be effective at midnight on July 13th, 2024.
All backcountry and dispersed area campfires will not be allowed, including the use of charcoal grills or other equipment that creates ash. Gas or propane camp stoves with a shut-off
valve or lever that extinguishes the flame immediately are permitted in these areas but should be operated far from flammable vegetation and forest litter. Extreme caution is urged
when using any open flame.
Campfires on the beaches of Olympic National Park will not be permitted under this restriction.
"Abnormally dry and drought like conditions have lingered over portions of the peninsula for the past several years, this is leading to live vegetation being in a state of stress and
dead vegetation is quick to react to localized weather patterns; like the recent heat dome" said Jeff Bortner, Fire Management Officer for Olympic Interagency Fire Management. "These
changes line up to quick changes in fire danger. Places like the Quinault and Hoh, and coastal beaches are especially sensitive to prolonged dry periods and drought as they have not
evolved to survive in a moisture deficit.”
Visitors can prevent avoidable wildfires by following these fire and safety tips:
Check current fire restrictions before lighting a fire
Fire conditions are subject to change quickly. Always check with the appropriate land management agency before starting a fire. For updated fire restriction information, visit:
Olympic National Park https://www.nps.gov/olym
Olympic National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/olympic
Washington State Department of Natural Resources https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/
Keep campfires small
A campfire is less likely to escape control if it is kept small. A large fire may cast hot embers long distances. Add firewood in small amounts as existing material is consumed.
Ensure your fire is dead out before leaving
Extinguish all campfires before leaving – even if gone for a short period of time. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. Bring a shovel and a bucket of water to extinguish
any escaped embers. When you are ready to leave, drown all embers with water, stir the coals, and drown again. Repeat until the fire is DEAD out.
Attend your campfire at all times
A campfire left unattended for even a few minutes can grow into a costly, damaging wildfire. Stay with your campfire from start to finish, as required by law. This ensures any escaped
sparks or embers can be extinguished quickly. Call 911 to report the illegal use of fireworks or unsafe fire use. Additional campfire and wildfire safety information can be found at
www.smokeybear.com.
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@olympicforest on Twitter and Olympic National Forest on Facebook
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