Road 2620 Fire shuts down recreation sites near Brinnon, WA [Video]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wash. – The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that recreation sites in Olympic National Forest are closed due to the Road 2620 Fire burning on Mt. Jupiter near Hood Canal.

Local fire crews, working alongside the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), are trying to contain the growing blaze that is now threatening homes in the Duckabush area. The fire, first discovered at around 5 p.m. Wednesday night, has now scorched 445 acres, exploding from just 150 acres in 24 hours.

To ensure public safety, Olympic National Forest is temporarily closing campsites and recreational areas.

What trails in Olympic National Forest are closed due to the wildfire?

According to the U.S. Forest Service, Duckabush Trail #803, Interrorem Interpretive Trail #804, Mt. Jupiter Tail #809, Ranger Hole Trail #824, Murhut Falls Trail #828 are temporarily closed due to the Road 2620 Fire.

What facilities in Olympic National Forest are closed due to the wildfire?

According to the …