Whatcom, WA · Undetermined
Crews have this fire 90% contained. Nearby public lands are likely open, but check for lingering closures.
495
Acres Burned
33
Days Burning
Aug 23, 2026
Discovered
1w ago
Last Update
12 public land units within 75 miles
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
4.8 mi
W
Golden Phoenix Purchase Unit
AvoidNational Forest / WA
7.4 mi
S
North Cascades National ParkClosures in effect
ClosedNational Park / WA
11.2 mi
E
Skagit Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
11.6 mi
SW
Brazier Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
13.3 mi
SW
Illabot Creek Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
13.5 mi
S
Stephen Mather Wilderness Area
AvoidWilderness / WA
13.5 mi
E
Mt. Baker National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / WA
16.4 mi
S
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
AvoidRecreation Area / WA
17.7 mi
NE
Mount Baker National Recreation Area
Check firstRecreation Area / WA
18.1 mi
W
Mount Baker Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / WA
19.2 mi
NW
Boulder River Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / WA
35.3 mi
S
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 noticePosted by the incident management team on InciWeb, plus changes read from NIFC interagency perimeter data
Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 71% to 90%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 49% to 71%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 46% to 49%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric grew 1 acres to 495 and containment moved from 44% to 46%.
IRWINELECTRIC FIRE UPDATE 09-12-2026 JOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM While some members of the Job Corps IMT are timing out of their two-week rotation, others will remain on site to assist Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF firefighting crews. Incident Commander Sean Stafford will assume command Sunday at 7 AM. Location: 7 miles N of Marblemount, WA Start Date: 8/22/2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 495 acres Contai...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 36% to 44%.
IRWINELECTRIC FIRE UPDATE 09-11-2026 JOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM The Electric Fire’s deep smolder persists. While some members of the Job Corps Incident Management Team are preparing to time out of their two-week rotation, others will remain on site to assist Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF crews. Location: 7 miles N of Marblemount, WA Start Date: 8/22/2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 494 acres Containment: ...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric was remapped 128 acres lower to 494 and containment moved from 38% to 36%.
IRWINELECTRIC FIRE UPDATE 09-10-2026 JOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM With more accurate mapping data, the fire’s size and containment have been updated to 494 acres and 38%. Heavy equipment operators are continuing work along National Forest System Roads #1060 and #1050. Location: 7 miles N of Marblemount, WA Start Date: 8/22/2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 494 acres Containment: 38% Personnel: 98 CURRE...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 33% to 38%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 24% to 33%.
IRWINElectric Fire Update 09-08-2026 JOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Heavy equipment operators are continuing work along National Forest System Roads #1060 and #1050. Units will investigate a reported new fire start off Diobsud Creek/National Forest System Road (NFSR) #1050. Location: 7 miles N of Marblemount, WA Start Date: 8/22/2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 622 acres Containment: 33% Personnel: 87 C...
InciWebElectric Fire Update 09-07-2026 JOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Heavy equipment operators are continuing work along National Forest System Roads #1060 and #1050. Visitors should observe current fire restrictions while recreating in the national forest this holiday weekend. Location: 7 miles N of Marblemount, WA Start Date: 8/22/2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 622 acres Containment: 24% Personnel: 8...
InciWebJOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM A reconnaissance flight yesterday showed that the Electric Fire is still putting up some smoke around its edges, especially on its southern flank. Visitors should observe current fire restrictions while recreating this holiday weekend. Location: 7 miles N of Marblemount, WA Start Date: 8/22/2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 622 acres Containment: 24% Personnel: 87 CURR...
InciWebSEPTEMBER 5, 2026: JOB CORPS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Heavy equipment operators are improving road surfaces and removing fuels along Bacon Creek Rd. and NFSR #0164. Visitors should observe current fire restrictions while recreating this holiday weekend. CURRENT STATUS: Firefighters are taking advantage of moderated weather and fire behavior to make good progress on the Electric Fire, and they have...
InciWeb33 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: 9e33d836-7b10-46ea-9f26-9966f6392d81
Important
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