Whatcom, WA · Natural
Crews have this fire 75% contained. Nearby public lands are likely open, but check for lingering closures.
9,108
Acres Burned
70
Days Burning
Jul 17, 2026
Discovered
3d ago
Last Update
12 public land units within 75 miles
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
AvoidRecreation Area / WA
15.2 mi
S
North Cascades National ParkClosures in effect
ClosedNational Park / WA
21.4 mi
S
Stephen Mather Wilderness Area
AvoidWilderness / WA
21.9 mi
S
Pasayten Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
25.9 mi
E
Mount Baker Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / WA
33.7 mi
W
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
33.9 mi
SW
Golden Phoenix Purchase Unit
AvoidNational Forest / WA
35.9 mi
SW
Mount Baker National Recreation Area
Check firstRecreation Area / WA
40.8 mi
SW
Skagit Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
41.8 mi
SW
Okanogan National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / WA
42.2 mi
SE
Illabot Creek Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
42.4 mi
SW
Brazier Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
43.5 mi
SW
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 noticeChanges read from NIFC interagency perimeter data
Per interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 401 acres to 9,108 and containment moved from 74% to 75%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 345 acres to 8,707 and containment moved from 64% to 74%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 78 acres to 8,362 and containment moved from 70% to 64%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 113 acres to 8,284 and containment moved from 73% to 70%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 2 acres to 8,171.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 126 acres to 8,169.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 containment moved from 72% to 73%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 410 acres to 8,043 and containment moved from 73% to 72%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 was remapped 231 acres lower to 7,633 and containment moved from 42% to 73%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 231 acres to 7,864.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 166 acres to 7,633 and containment moved from 41% to 42%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 66 acres to 7,467 and containment moved from 40% to 41%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 5 acres to 7,401 and containment moved from 42% to 40%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 grew 100 acres to 7,396.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Border 2 containment moved from 43% to 42%.
IRWIN70 days 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: a60ca689-bd59-4a2d-9bdc-cc551ceafca4
Important
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