PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park now has six fires burning inside its boundaries.

According to ONP officials, after dry conditions yesterday and today, the Eagle Point Fire grew significantly this afternoon. It is estimated to be 50 acres in size. Due to the significant growth of this fire, the Obstruction Point Road will be closed to all traffic. Eagle Point Fire is located about five miles out Obstruction Point Road. The fire is being managed by two helicopters and three fire engines. Type 1 and Type 2 helicopters have dropped buckets of water near the top of the fire to help prevent the fire from crossing over the top of the ridge to the north.  

ONP officials say the Hurricane Fire has little to no change and Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open to the public. Some resources from the Hurricane Fire will be reassigned to the Eagle Point Fire.  

Firefighters are battling the fires in steep and rugged terrain as well as dodging falling rocks and rolling debris. The Hurricane Fire is under a full suppression strategy and is currently being worked by a Type 2 initial attack hand crew, a Type 2 helicopter, a contracted tender, and Olympic Fire Program staff. Public and firefighter safety is the highest priority on the Hurricane Fire and Eagle Point Fire.  

A small fire near Martins Lake was spotted during a reconnaissance flight by fire personnel. It is estimated to be .1 acres in size and will only be monitored.  

The Diamond Mountain, Low Divide, Delabarre, and Martins Lake Fires saw little change and will continue to be monitored by fire personnel. No suppression actions will be taken at this time.  

The latest activity is in addition to some other smaller fires being monitored after a lightning storm last week.