Jul 7, 2025 · Update: The Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) took over management of the Bear Gulch Fire last night, July 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The fire is burning north of Lake Cushman in the Olympic National Forest and southeast of the Staircase area in the Olympic National Park.

Bear Gulch Fire North side of Lake Cushman near Mount Rose, Olympic NF Mason County, WA Acres 8,368 Containment 3% Status Active

Jul 8, 2025 · As of 6:00 p.m. PST, 328 acres have burned north of Lake Cushman in Olympic National Forest. The helicopter water drops limited the fire’s eastern spread to five acres. There are currently no evacuation orders for nearby communities.

On July 6, a human-caused fire was reported in Olympic National Forest near the Mt. Rose Trailhead along the Lake Cushman Corridor. The fire – named the Bear Gulch Fire – is burning on a steep, rocky slope north of Lake Cushman and southeast of …

Aug 6, 2025 · MASON COUNTY, Wash. - Crews continue to battle the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, which has been burning for more than five weeks as of Aug. 17. What …

On July 8, interagency fire crews continued their efforts to contain the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire with heavy helicopters and ground crews. As of 6:00 p.m. PST, 328 acres have burned north of Lake Cushman in Olympic National Forest.

Jul 13, 2025 · OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST, Wash. — The Bear Gulch Fire, which started on July 6 near Mount Rose in the Olympic National Forest, has grown to an estimated 443 acres with zero percent...

4 days ago · Update: the Bear Gulch Fire is burning in the Olympic National Forest 10 miles northwest of Hoodsport, WA.

Aug 3, 2025 · — The Bear Gulch Fire, which began on July 6 near Mount Rose in the Olympic National Forest, has grown to an estimated 4,760 acres with only 3% containment, officials said. The fire, which is...

Jul 6, 2025 · Update: The fire is progressing further into Mount Skokomish Wilderness and the previous Bear Gulch Fire scar (2006). Crews are actively engaging the fire where they can, improving the primary control lines by reducing and removing fuels. They continue improving the Staircase area by refining the sprinkler system and fire protective wrap on ...