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Park Closure / North Cascades National Park

Cascade River Road Closed for the Winter Season

Cascade River Road is closed at milepost 21 (Johnson Cabin) two miles before the trailhead. Cascade River Road usually opens in mid-summer depending on snow and road damage. Do not block gate. Foot and bicycle traffic is permitted beyond th...

Park 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.

Park Closure / North Cascades National Park

Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures

For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 90% to 100%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 71% to 90%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 49% to 71%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 46% to 49%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric grew 1 acres to 495 and containment moved from 44% to 46%.

ELECTRIC 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...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 36% to 44%.

ELECTRIC 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: ...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric was remapped 128 acres lower to 494 and containment moved from 38% to 36%.

ELECTRIC 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...

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 33% to 38%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the Electric containment moved from 24% to 33%.

Electric 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...

Electric 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...

JOB 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...