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Forest Service warns of above‑normal wildfire risk; Olympic National Park reports record visitors and summer operations
Summary
The U.S. Forest Service and Olympic National Park briefed Clallam County commissioners on an above‑normal wildfire season forecast, staffing changes, and ongoing planning for active forest management and recreation. Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs said key visitor facilities are open and the park expects heavy visitation this summer.
Officials from the U.S. Forest Service and Olympic National Park told the board that preseason forecasts and staffing changes warrant continued interagency coordination for wildland fire response and visitor safety.
The Forest Service representative summarized National Interagency Fire Center predictive services indicating an above‑normal probability of large and costly wildfires on the Olympic Peninsula from July through September. The Peninsula is described as abnormally dry; the Climate Prediction Center projects above‑average temperatures and below‑average precipitation for the summer. The Forest Service said engines and a wildfire module are fully staffed and the unit recently hired a fuels technician to help plan fuels projects.
The Forest Service and county discussed staffing challenges across federal, state and local…
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