On Aug. 17, 2024, lightning struck several areas in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. Smoke and a handful of fires were observed immediately following the lightning storm. Interagency fire crews are currently assessing fire activity after rain fell across the Olympic Peninsula. Crews will safely and appropriately respond to confirmed wildfires.

Fire crews will conduct reconnaissance flights as soon as weather conditions allow. At this time there are no additional closures or threatened structures due to these lightning fires.

Call 911 to report smoke or new wildfires.