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Sourdough Fire Burns in Olympic National Park

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The Sourdough Fire is burning on a steep, forested slope on the north side of Olympic National Park near Sourdough Mountain.

Fire crews and helicopter resources are working to contain the fire as of the National Park Service's August 6th update.

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    Sourdough Fire Burns in Olympic National Park“Sourdough Fire Burning in Olympic National Park Home›More News›Sourdough Fire Burning in Olympic National Park The 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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    A small wildfire near Sourdough Mountain is being contained, with trail closures and new fire restrictions effective August 7.“The 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. As of the National Park Service’s August 6th update, the fire was approximately 0.75 acres with minimal fire behavior. Fire crews and helicopter resources are working to contain the fire. There are currently no evacuation orders in place. Several trails and backcountry 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.”
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    The Sourdough Fire is burning on a steep, forested slope on the north side of Olympic National Park near Sourdough Mountain.“The 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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    Fire crews and helicopter resources are working to contain the fire as of the National Park Service's August 6th update.“Fire crews and helicopter resources are working to contain the fire.”
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Sourdough Fire Burning in Olympic National Park Home›More News›Sourdough Fire Burning in Olympic National Park The 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. As of the National Park Service’s August 6th update, the fire was approximately 0.75 acres with minimal fire behavior. Fire crews and helicopter resources are working to contain the fire. There are currently no evacuation orders in place. Several trails and backcountry 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. Residents and visitors should check the National Park Service website for the latest information on the Sourdough Fire, closures and fire restrictions. View Olympic National Park alerts and current conditions on NPS.gov
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