LAKE SUTHERLAND — A small brush fire near Lake Sutherland that was extinguished quickly by firefighters is a reminder that fire conditions are extremely dry and hazardous, fire officials said.
The blaze was reported at about 10:45 a.m. Sunday by a resident who spotted a large column of white smoke near Fisher Cove Road, west of Lake Sutherland, said Lt. Troy Tisdale, spokesman for Clallam County Fire District 2.
Ten firefighters — using two brush engines, two water tenders and a command vehicle — contained the smoldering fire by 12:30 p.m.
About 800 gallons of water were used to extinguish the 30-foot-by-30-foot fire, Tisdale said.
An investigation into the fire’s cause indicated the fire likely was started by an unattended campfire, he said.
An outdoor burn ban is in effect statewide.
Recreational campfires are allowed with seasoned firewood only but must be attended and fully extinguished prior to leaving.
Both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest also have instituted burn bans.
Reporter Arwyn Rice can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5070, or at arwyn.rice@peninsuladailynews.com.
