Wildfire near Hoh River in Olympic National Park still burning after rain

A wildfire ignited by lightning continues to burn in Olympic National Park, having charred 86 acres near the Hoh River. Despite recent rain, the Mount Tom Creek Fire is still active, creeping up steep terrain near the Hoh Rain Forest. This blaze, located six miles from the Hoh Rain Forest visitor center, highlights the challenges firefighters face with its slow and narrow spread through dense forest. With the park's unique ecosystems at risk, the situation underscores the ongoing threats posed by wildfires in protected natural areas.