LAKE CUSHMAN, Wash. — The fire that burned more than 20,000 acres in the Olympics over the past five months is considered to be contained, fire officials announced Monday.

Areas inside the perimeter of the Bear Gulch Fire may continue to smolder, but the biggest concern now is possible debris flows that may impact Forest Service Road 24 and developed areas around Lake Cushman, according to officials.

"Numerous sites sit on historically active alluvial fans, which will likely see an increased risk for debris flows after the fire," officials wrote on Facebook.

Forest Service Road 24 and recreation sites beyond milepost 10.5 remain closed, including the Mount Rose trail and Staircase area.

Fire ecologists, hydrologists and engineers will continue to assess risks to the public and infr

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