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August 20 North Cascades Fires Update

August 20, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Firefighter on a gravel path sprays water from a hose near a yellow tent and trees by a lake. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Fire activity has been minimal over the past few days on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 7,296 acres in the United States, 43% contained) due to cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and a heavy smoke inversion.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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North Cascades

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