JOYCE — A wildfire burned near Joyce.
The fire, in DNR land, started Monday afternoon off the Joyce Access Road from Highway 101.
An off duty Clallam 2 Fire Rescue captain staying at nearby Lake Sutherland first investigated the fire in forest slash. Heavy smoke was visible in the area. Emergency responders say the fire was contained by late Monday, after burning a couple acres.
Clallam County Fire Districts 2 and 4, and DNR crews responded to the fire. DNR crews remained overnight monitoring for hotspots.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Photo courtesy Clallam 2 Fire Rescue