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Luna Fire Command Transitions to Local Type-3

Sunday, August 23, 2026

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The Luna Fire within North Cascades National Park, discovered on July 2 following lightning, transitioned to a local Type-3 incident command on August 22. The fire remains in steep, remote terrain southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail.

Closures for areas, trails, and camps are active to protect the public. Residents should consult the North Cascades National Park website for a full list of fire closures. The fire is approximately 12 miles southwest of the Border 2 Fire, also burning within the park.

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

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The Luna Fire within North Cascades National Park was discovered on July 2“It was discovered on Thursday, July 2, following lightning storms on previous days.”
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The Luna Fire was discovered following lightning“It was discovered on Thursday, July 2, following lightning storms on previous days.”
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The Luna Fire transitioned to a local Type-3 incident command on August 22“Command of the fire transitioned to a local Type-3 organization on Saturday, August 22.”
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The Luna Fire remains 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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The Luna Fire is located 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.”
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The Luna Fire is located 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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Closures for areas, trails, and camps are active to protect the public“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.”
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Residents should consult the North Cascades National Park website for a full list of fire closures“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.”
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The fire is approximately 12 miles southwest of the Border 2 Fire“The Luna Fire is located approximately 12 miles southwest of the Border 2 Fire, also burning within North Cascades National Park.”
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The Border 2 Fire is also burning within the park“The Luna Fire is located approximately 12 miles southwest of the Border 2 Fire, also burning within North Cascades National Park.”