Grand Park 2 Fire response team sets up at Expo Center

Published 8:50 am Saturday, August 8, 2026

Enumclaw should expect to see addition first responder traffic in the next week as crews fight the Grand Park 2 Fire in Mount Rainier National Park.

Yesterday, Aug. 7, the fire was reported to have burned 200 acres in the norther part of the park, past the town of Greenwater and west of Crystal Mountain.

Greenwater/Crystal Mountain Fire Chief Paul Sowers posted on Facebook that the two areas were not in immediate danger at that time.

An estimate of the size of the fire has not been proved as of Saturday morning.

The city of Enumcalw is hosting the Incident Command Post at the Enumcalw Expo Center South Overflow parking lot.

“You should expect to see increased traffic, tents, engines, trailers, and infrastructure establishing itself in the area,” Mayor Anthony Wright posted on Facebook via the city’s official page. “… That activity will start as early as today and carry forward throughout next week. It may continue further depending on how the fire progresses.”

This lot is closed to the public.

The overflow lot adjacent to Warner and Farman remains open for the Junior Rodeo, OKC Dog Show, and Pro Rodeo attendance, and the roads remain open.

“We understand that during these times, as a giving community. That you may want to make donations to the fire fighters,” Wright continued. “Currently they are mobilizing and establishing themselves. New team members and leaders will be coming in the next few days. During this very fast and fluid situation they are not able to take donations. Should a time come when they can or are able to accept any donations we will put that information out.”

This is an ongoing story and will be updated when more information is made available.