"This fire is notable for its moderate size of 69 acres and the fact that it remains fully active with no containment, indicating ongoing risk to the surrounding area."
The Mount Tom Creek wildfire, located in Jefferson County, Washington, was discovered on June 24, 2026, and as of the latest update on August 20, 2026, it has burned 69 acres. The National Park Service is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident, and the cause remains undetermined. No containment has been reported, and there is no available information on personnel, fire behavior, weather conditions, or evacuation status. The fire has remained active since its discovery, with no changes in acreage or containment noted in the timeline entries provided.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Port Angeles. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local conditions, avoid outdoor activities in fire-prone areas, and be prepared to evacuate if instructed by authorities.
IRWIN ID: {7A4391A9-652A-4A28-BEDE-9856383B4CB4}
Discovered: Jun 24, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: NPS
Coordinates: 47.8223, -123.7997
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The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres as of August 20, 2026.
The Mount Tom Creek Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Mount Tom Creek Fire is burning in Jefferson, WA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Mount Tom Creek Fire remains active.
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