Bear Gulch Fire - Burned Area Emergency Response Summary now available
February 17, 2026
The human caused Bear Gulch Fire began the evening of July 6, 2025. The fire started approximately 15 miles northwest of Hoodsport, WA, along Lake Cushman, on steep, rocky slopes in Olympic National Forest.
During suppression efforts, Olympic National Forest partnered with federal, state, county, tribal, and local entities to prioritize public safety and protect critical values. After months of coordinated response, the fire was declared 100% contained on November 12, 2025.
Burned Area Emergency Response Summary Report and maps are available here.