Mount Tom Creek Fire 27% Contained

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  The Mount Tom Creek Fire was ignited by lightning on June 24“The lightning-caused Mt. Tom Creek Fire is burning high on a remote mountain slope on the west side of Olympic National Park. The area is in steep, densely forested terrain approximately five miles west‑northwest of Mount Olympus. Backpackers first reported the fire on June 24th.”
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  The Mount Tom Creek Fire is 27% contained as of July 10, 2026“null”
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  The Mount Tom Creek Fire remains on a remote mountain slope“The lightning-caused Mt. Tom Creek Fire is burning high on a remote mountain slope on the west side of Olympic National Park.”
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  The remote mountain slope is five miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus“The area is in steep, densely forested terrain approximately five miles west‑northwest of Mount Olympus.”
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  The fire is approximately six miles from the Hoh Rain Forest administrative site“The fire is approximately six miles from the Hoh Rain Forest administrative site.”
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  Firefighters are using indirect tactics“Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy.”
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  Firefighters are using vegetation removal as part of their tactics“Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. These tactics include removing vegetation around recreation and administrative infrastructure and using helicopters to drop water to cool host spots and keep the fire within its current footprint.”
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  Firefighters are using helicopter water drops as part of their tactics“Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. These tactics include removing vegetation around recreation and administrative infrastructure and using helicopters to drop water to cool host spots and keep the fire within its current footprint.”
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  Smoke may be visible across the Olympic Peninsula“Smoke may be visible from various locations on the Olympic Peninsula.”
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  Air quality is subject to rapid changes“Air quality can change quickly.”
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  Olympic National Park maintains fire restrictions“Fire Restrictions: Olympic National Park implemented fire restrictions June 25th. Dispersed and backcountry fires are prohibited. Fires within established metal fire rings in developed campgrounds and picnic areas are exempt from this prohibition. Propane and gas stoves are allowed, if operated at least three feet away from flammable vegetation and forest litter.”
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  Olympic National Park implemented fire restrictions on June 25“Olympic National Park implemented fire restrictions June 25th.”
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  Olympic National Park prohibits backcountry fires under its fire restrictions“Dispersed and backcountry fires are prohibited.”
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  Olympic National Park allows campfire rings in developed areas under its fire restrictions“Fires within established metal fire rings in developed campgrounds and picnic areas are exempt from this prohibition.”
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  A Temporary Flight Restriction remains in place“Air Space Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org”
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  The Temporary Flight Restriction grounds all aircraft when drones are detected near the fire“A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place. If you fly, we can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org”