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Luna Fire Active in North Cascades

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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The Luna Fire, active since July 2 in North Cascades National Park, remains active as of August 21. The fire began in a rock scree southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail in steep, remote terrain.

Area, trail, and camp closures are in effect to protect the public. Visitors should refer to the North Cascades National Park website for the full list of fire closures.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-luna-fire

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The Luna Fire has been active since July 2“The 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.”
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The Luna Fire remains active as of August 21“Luna Fire Update and Map: Friday 08-21-2026 LUNA FIRE Update for Friday, August 21, 2026Start Date: July 02, 2026Size: 4,624 acresCause: Lightning/NaturalLocation: 10 Miles North of Newhalem, WAPercent Contained: 0%SA Gray IMT: Keith Fields, ICFire Resources: 72 personnelFire Information: Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-luna-fire Email: [email protected] Status: Fire activity has… Read more Publication Type: News - 08/21/2026 - 08:30”
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The Luna Fire began in a rock scree southwest of Luna Camp“The 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.”
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The Luna Fire began along Big Beaver Trail“The 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.”
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The Luna Fire began in steep, remote terrain“The 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.”
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Area, trail, and camp closures are in effect to protect the public“Area, trail, and camp closures are in place to protect the public.”