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Smoke, ash seen in Peninsula communities
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Smoke, ash seen in Peninsula communities
Wildfires ignited by lightning last month in Olympic National Park swelled during a huge growth spurt this weekend, prompting the closure of more trails in the park while winds brought a smoke haze to the lowlands as well as ash to some areas of the North Olympic Peninsula.
Clallam County Sheriff's Office warned that the smoke from the fires is causing health issues as the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops.
Crews letting wildfires run their course
The Smith River Complex is now 90,294 acres and 51% contained.