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Olympic National Forest fire crews fighting fire near High Steel Bridge

Jul 7, 2026, 5:53 AM

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A firefighter working during a previous fire in Olympic National Forest. (Photo courtesy of Olympic National Forest via Flickr)

(Photo courtesy of Olympic National Forest via Flickr)

Olympic National Forest fire crews are reportedly responding to a fire just below the High Steel Bridge on the south side of the forest, as of 1:36 p.m. Monday.

The High Steel Bridge is west of Skokomish on Forest Road 2340.

According to a post on Facebook, the fire is “small,” but they are urging anyone close by to stay away for now until the fire is under control.



This article will be updated with any new information

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