Whatcom, WA · Natural
Containment is progressing at 42%. Nearby public lands may be open, but verify conditions before you go.
8,553
Acres Burned
85
Days Burning
Jul 2, 2026
Discovered
2d ago
Last Update
12 public land units within 75 miles
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
AvoidRecreation Area / WA
5.6 mi
SE
North Cascades National ParkClosures in effect
ClosedNational Park / WA
7.5 mi
S
Stephen Mather Wilderness Area
AvoidWilderness / WA
9.5 mi
S
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
19.5 mi
SW
Golden Phoenix Purchase Unit
AvoidNational Forest / WA
21.2 mi
SW
Mount Baker Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / WA
23.9 mi
W
Skagit Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
27 mi
SW
Illabot Creek Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
27.7 mi
SW
Mount Baker National Recreation Area
Check firstRecreation Area / WA
28.6 mi
W
Brazier Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
28.8 mi
SW
Mt. Baker National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / WA
30.9 mi
SW
Pasayten Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
33 mi
E
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 Luna grew 429 acres to 8,553 and containment moved from 46% to 42%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 245 acres to 8,124 and containment moved from 53% to 46%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna containment moved from 34% to 53%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 44 acres to 7,879.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 113 acres to 7,835.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 74 acres to 7,722.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 2,178 acres to 7,648 and containment moved from 27% to 34%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna was remapped 270 acres lower to 5,470.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 701 acres to 5,740 and containment moved from 29% to 27%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 263 acres to 5,039 and containment moved from 31% to 29%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna containment moved from 0% to 31%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 106 acres to 4,776.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 46 acres to 4,670.
IRWINLUNA FIRE Update for Friday, August 21, 2026 Start Date: July 02, 2026 Size: 4,624 acres Cause: Lightning/Natural Location: 10 Miles North of Newhalem, WA Percent Contained: 0% SA Gray IMT: Keith Fields, IC Fire Resources: 72 personnel Fire Information: Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-luna-fire Email: 2026.Luna@firenet.gov Current Status: Fire activity has been min...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Luna grew 54 acres to 4,624.
IRWIN85 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: 7d70e58c-3570-466c-86f7-8e5f828d0f7f
Important
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