Desolation Fire
Active
Whatcom County, Washington · Discovered August 24, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 3 hours ago
Desolation Fire
The Desolation Fire fire has burned 0.1 acres in Whatcom County, Washington. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 97).
Latest official update
July 23, 2026The Luna Fire within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex started in a rock scree southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail in steep, rough, and remote terrain. It was discovered on Thursday, July 2, following lightning storms on previous days. The Luna Fire is located approximately 12 miles southwest of the Border 2 Fire, also burning within North Cascades National Park.Area, trail, and camp closures are in place to protect the public. Visit the Closures tab or the North Cascades National Park website Fire Closures page for a full list of fire closures.
Read the full update on InciWebPosted by the incident management team on InciWeb (inciweb.wildfire.gov).
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