Whatcom, WA · Undetermined
An active fire at 0% containment. Conditions can change quickly. Check closures before traveling to nearby public lands.
0
Acres Burned
1
Days Burning
Sep 24, 2026
Discovered
22h ago
Last Update
12 public land units within 75 miles
Mount Baker Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / WA
8.3 mi
SE
Mount Baker National Recreation Area
Check firstRecreation Area / WA
15.4 mi
S
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
25.2 mi
SE
Brazier Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
32.8 mi
S
North Cascades National ParkClosures in effect
ClosedNational Park / WA
33.2 mi
SE
Skagit Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
33.2 mi
SE
Golden Phoenix Purchase Unit
AvoidNational Forest / WA
33.6 mi
SE
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
AvoidRecreation Area / WA
35.6 mi
E
Stephen Mather Wilderness Area
AvoidWilderness / WA
36.3 mi
SE
Illabot Creek Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
37.6 mi
SE
Mt. Baker National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / WA
39.1 mi
SE
San Juan Islands Wilderness Area
Check firstWilderness / WA
47.1 mi
W
Closures and dangers published by the National Park Service
Danger / North Cascades National Park
Smoke from Wildfires May Affect Air Quality
Smoke from wildfires is to be expected with active fires across the region.Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present.
Official noticePark Closure / North Cascades National Park
Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29
Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades Na...
Official noticePark Closure / North Cascades National Park
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed
Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.
Official notice1 day since discovery
5 additional active fires
Data Sources
Fire data from NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) via IRWIN. Satellite hotspots from NASA FIRMS VIIRS. Situation updates are either posted by the incident management team on InciWeb or read by us from WFIGS perimeter data, and each one says which. Air quality data from EPA AirNow. Public lands boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0.
IRWIN ID: 8f967dbc-486a-4258-9a68-20b7f260f6e3
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not an emergency or evacuation tool. If you are near a fire, follow official evacuation orders and call 911. Terms of Service.