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Sourdough Fire Burns Near Olympic Park

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The Sourdough Fire, a small wildfire burning on a steep slope near Sourdough Mountain in Olympic National Park, has grown to 0.75 acres as of August 6, according to the National Park Service. Fire crews and helicopters are working to contain the blaze, which has minimal fire behavior and no evacuation orders in place.

Several trails and campsites are closed, including the Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, Eagles Lakes Campsite, and Aurora Springs Campsite. Stage 2 fire restrictions take effect August 7, prohibiting campfires within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. The National Park Service urges residents and visitors to check its website for updates on closures and restrictions.

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    The Sourdough Fire is a small wildfire burning on a steep slope near Sourdough Mountain in Olympic National Parkβ€œThe National Park Service is responding to the Sourdough Fire, a small wildfire burning on a steep, forested slope on the north side of Olympic National Park near Sourdough Mountain.”
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    The Sourdough Fire has grown to 0.75 acres as of August 6β€œAs of the National Park Service’s August 6th update, the fire was approximately 0.75 acres with minimal fire behavior.”
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    The National Park Service reported the growth of the Sourdough Fire as of August 6No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Fire crews and helicopters are working to contain the Sourdough Fireβ€œFire crews and helicopter resources are working to contain the fire.”
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    The Sourd. Fire has minimal fire behaviorβ€œAs of the National Park Service’s August 6th update, the fire was approximately 0.75 acres with minimal fire behavior.”
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    There are no evacuation orders in place for the Sourdough Fireβ€œThere are currently no evacuation orders in place.”
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    Several trails and campsites are closedβ€œSeveral trails and backcountry campsites are closed, including the Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, Eagles Lakes Campsite and Aurora Springs Campsite.”
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    The Aurora Ridge Trail is closedβ€œSeveral trails and backcountry campsites are closed, including the Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, Eagles Lakes Campsite and Aurora Springs Campsite.”
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    The North Fork Sol Duc Trail is closedβ€œSeveral trails and backcountry campsites are closed, including the Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, Eagles Lakes Campsite and Aurora Springs Campsite.”
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    The Eagles Lakes Campsite is closedβ€œSeveral trails and backcountry campsites are closed, including the Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, Eagles Lakes Campsite and Aurora Springs Campsite.”
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    The Aurora Springs Campsite is closedβ€œSeveral trails and backcountry campsites are closed, including the Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, Eagles Lakes Campsite and Aurora Springs Campsite.”
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    Stage 2 fire restrictions take effect August 7β€œStage 2 fire restrictions take effect August 7,”
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    Campfires are prohibited within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest starting August 7β€œStage 2 fire restrictions take effect August 7, prohibiting campfires within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.”
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    The National Park Service urges residents and visitors to check its website for updates on closures and restrictionsβ€œResidents and visitors should check the National Park Service website for the latest information on the Sourdough Fire, closures and fire restrictions.”

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