The fire has shut down major access routes and campsites in both Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.

The Bear Gulch Fire increased by 700 acres since Tuesday, and fire activity is expected to remain strong Wednesday.

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office says it’s upgraded evacuation levels for the Bear Gulch Fire burning near Lake Cushman.

Increased fire activity at the Bear Gulch fire near Lake Cushman has prompted new evacuation orders Wednesday morning.