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Luna Fire Ignites in North Cascades

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The Luna Fire ignited in North Cascades National Park on July 2, following lightning storms, and is burning in steep, remote terrain southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail.

The fire is currently within North Cascades National Park Service Complex, with area, trail, and camp closures in place for public safety. Full closure details are available on the North Cascades National Park website.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-luna-fire
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  • Luna Fire Ignites in North CascadesThe 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.
  • Lightning-caused wildfire discovered July 2 in North Cascades National Park, with closures in effect.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. Area, trail, and camp closures are in place to protect the public.
  • The Luna Fire ignited in North Cascades National Park on July 2, following lightning storms, and is burning in steep, remote terrain southwest of Luna Camp 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. It was discovered on Thursday, July 2, following lightning storms on previous days.
  • The fire is currently within North Cascades National Park Service Complex, with area, trail, and camp closures in place for public safety. Full closure details are available on the North Cascades National Park website.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. 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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WANCP Luna Fire

Last updated: 2026-09-01 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) North Cascades National Park. --- State: Washington --- Coordinates: Latitude: 48° 49 16 Longitude: 121° 12 34 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: 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. 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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