THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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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.
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Fire activity and growth was minimal over the weekend on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 14,604 acres total; 6,680 acres in the United States, 31% contained) due to cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and a heavy smoke inversion. Aviation support has been limited due to poor air visibility and weather.
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Fire activity was minimal yesterday on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 14,336 acres total; 6,556 acres in the United States) due to an inversion with cloud cover with slight rain and hail. Aviation was limited due to poor air visibility and weather.
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Fire activity is moderate on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 13,604 acres total; 6,052 acres in the United States) with recent growth mainly on the southeast flank of the fire due to hot and dry weather this week. A smoke inversion persists in the Hozomeen area with better visibility on the south end of the fire.
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Fire progression continues slowly to the south around Little Jackass Mountain on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 10,582 acres).
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Yesterday there was minimal fire activity on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 6,983 acres) due to heavy smoke and atmospheric stability that moderated fire behavior.
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The Border 2 Fire and Luna Fire experienced increased fire activity on August 3 due to hot and dry weather conditions.
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The National Park Service has selected Jason J. Taylor as superintendent of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
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Despite cooler temperatures, fire behavior increased on the Border 2 Fire and the Luna Fire due to elevated fire weather.
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The Olympic, Crow Peak, and Apache Kid Wildland Fire Modules continue structure protection operations in the Hozomeen area on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 3,500 acres).
Official NPS sourceYesterday, fire activity increased on the Border 2 Fire (approx. 2,500 acres). A westerly flow is pushing the fire to the east and northeast. The edge of the fire is within .25 miles of the northern structures nearest to the US/Canada border in Hozomeen. Firefighters used aerial delivered water support by Air Attack and four Scoopers to slow fire progression to the west. Warm and dry weather conditions are expected through Friday.
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Despite forecasted cooler temperatures and chances of rain, the Border 2 Fire and Luna Fire continue to burn within North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
Official NPS sourceFirefighting resources continue fire suppression actions on the lightning-caused Luna and Border 2 Fires within North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
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Fire activity has increased on Border 1 and Border 2 Fires due to elevated fire weather conditions over the last few days.
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Two additional fires have been discovered within North Cascades National Park Service Complex following recent lightning storms across the area this week. The Border 1 Fire (approx. 1 acre) and Border 2 Fire (approx. 0.25 acre) are in close proximity to one another, south of the U.S./Canada border and east of Ross Lake, in steep, rocky, and remote terrain.
Official NPS sourceThe Warm Springs Wildland Fire Module continues suppression efforts on the Luna Fire (7 acres) within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Firefighters are being supported by two Type-3 helicopters and a Type-1 helicopter using aerial delivered water.
Official NPS sourceAn additional fire has been discovered within North Cascades National Park Service Complex following the June 24 lightning storm across the area. The Luna Fire (approx. 1 acre) is located in a rock scree southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail in steep, rough, and remote terrain.
Official NPS sourceFire behavior remains minimal on the four fires within North Cascades National Park Service Complex with slight moisture and cooler temperatures across the area.
Official NPS sourceOn Wednesday, June 24, numerous lightning strikes occurred over several areas across North Cascades National Park Service Complex and surrounding areas. On Thursday four fires were observed within the park complex through air reconnaissance: Borderline, Rigby, View, and Little Beaver Fires.
Official NPS sourceEffective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
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The North Cascades National Park Service Complex today announced summer 2026 operations at Stehekin Landing will be limited following historic flooding in December that left the area’s wastewater treatment plant inoperable.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service today announced it has awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction contract to reconstruct Company Creek Road. USACE’s Rapid Response Team began work this week to rebuild an elevated interim road across federal lands. The interim road will provide similar access to the upper Company Creek area as the hasty corduroy road that has been used since floods in December 2025. Work is expected to last a few weeks.
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The National Park Service today announced the availability of funding to partially rebuild Company Creek Road in North Cascades National Park Service Complex following significant flood damage in December2025. The NPS is evaluating options to execute this project before spring runoff.
Official NPS sourceAn additional storm system came through the area this week with heavy wind, rains, and freezing temperatures. In Stehekin, crews continue work to stabilize critical infrastructure and road access in preparation for winter conditions.
Official NPS sourceSevere flooding and landslides from recent heavy rains caused unsafe conditions and limited basic services in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and the Stehekin Valley. A Type 3 Incident Command Team is in place to coordinate emergency response. The team, alongside Chelan County Emergency Management, is working to ensure people are safe and have access to supplies and immediate essentials. Visitors should not travel to the Stehekin area; there are no services available.
Official NPS sourceEffective Monday, Sept. 29, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area.
Official NPS sourceMinimal fire behavior continues on the Perry Fire. A cold front with rain and cooler temperatures is expected across the area today. A warm and drying trend will return on Monday and Tuesday, then cool and wet weather is expected mid-week. Fire behavior is expected to decrease with cooler temperatures and wet weather. This will be the last update unless fire conditions change.
Official NPS sourceModerate fire behavior continued over the past couple of days on the Perry, Arctic, and Neve Fires due to cooler temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Fire behavior has the potential to increase slightly as fuels dry out with sunny conditions for the next couple of days. Rain and cooler temperatures are expected to return to the area on Sunday. As conditions and visibility safely allow, a Type-3 helicopter and a Type-1 KMAX helicopter will provide aerial delivered water operations and firefighter support to aid in a full suppression strategy.
Official NPS sourceTwo additional fires have been discovered in North Cascades National Park Service Complex following lightning storms across the area earlier this week. Both fires were confirmed early in the evening on Wednesday, September 10. Weather conditions, including light showers and high humidity recoveries at night, have moderated fire behavior. Fire crews are still assessing potential fire activity associated with smoke reports within the park complex.
Official NPS sourceModerate fire behavior continued over the past couple of days due to cooler temperatures and light rains, slowing the fire’s progression. The Perry Fire remains at 1,557 acres with moderate backing, flanking, and smoldering.
Official NPS sourceFire behavior moderated over the weekend due to cooler temperatures with light rains across the area, slowing the spread of fire. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,557 acres with moderate backing and flanking.
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There was a smoke inversion across the fire area over the past couple of days moderating fire behavior and hampering aerial support due visibility. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,477 acres with moderate backing and flanking fire behavior.
Official NPS sourceThe Perry Fire remains active with hot and dry weather conditions including a Heat Advisory and Red Flag conditions with backing, uphill runs, and short crown runs, mainly in the northern aspect of the fire. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,309 acres.
Official NPS sourceAlthough fire behavior moderated under morning air inversions, the Perry Fire remained active over the weekend and is estimated at 600 acres.
Official NPS sourceFire activity increased on the Perry Fire due to warm temperatures, windy conditions, and low humidity throughout the area. The Perry Fire is estimated at 250 acres. Steep, difficult, and cliffy terrain pose significant threat to firefighter safety which limits direct line on the Perry Fire. Fire managers continue a full suppression strategy with aerial delivered water from a Type-3 helicopter.
Official NPS sourceLightning struck several areas across North Cascades National Park Service Complex over the last several days with smoke and a handful of fires observed immediately following the lightning storms.
Official NPS sourceGuest Services, Inc has been selected to provide lodging, food & beverage, retail, campground, fuel, and other visitor services in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, a unit of North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
Official NPS sourceEffective Thursday, July 3, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Official NPS sourceNorth Cascades National Park Service Complex will open a 60-day public comment period June 12 to gather input that will inform a new frontcountry planning process for Ross Lake National Recreation Area and adjacent areas along State Route 20. Submit your thoughts online or by mail by August 11, 2025.
Official NPS sourceUpdated on 6/8/25
Official NPS sourceSolicitation for Proposals for a New Concession Contract to Operate Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Campground, and Related Visitor Services within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Official NPS sourceEffective Friday, September 13, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area.
Official NPS sourceEffective yesterday at 6 pm, a Level 1 Evacuation notice for Stehekin has been issued by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management in coordination with Northwest Incident Management Team 3. A Level 1 Evacuation alerts residents and visitors there is a wildfire in the area. The evacuation level is being downgraded from a Level 2 Evacuation notice issued on July 25.
Official NPS sourceColonial Creek South Campground and boat launch are closed to manage visitor safety, firefighter access, and emergency response in conjunction with firefighting efforts on the Ruby Fire.
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Following a recent storm pattern with multiple lightning strikes across the area, an additional fire is active in Ross Lake National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The Ruby Fire, estimated at 107 acres, was detected August 9 and is located on the south side of Ruby Mountain.
Official NPS sourceGoodell Creek Campground, raft launch, and picnic area are now open following a strong initial attack and continued work by firefighters.
Official NPS sourcePark officials have closed additional areas, trails, and camps due to increased fire activity on the Pioneer Fire and on a new fire start, the Flat Creek Fire, west of Stehekin on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Closures are in effect to manage visitor safety, firefighter access, and emergency response to the fires across the area.
Official NPS sourceDue to firefighting activity, Goodell Creek Campground, raft launch, and picnic area are closed until further notice. An illegal campfire spread to a large cedar tree and continues to slowly burn.
Official NPS sourceEffective today at 8 am, a Level 2 Evacuation notice for the Stehekin Community, from Hazard Creek through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin landing west to High Bridge has been issued by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management in coordination with Northwest Incident Management Team 3. A Level 2 Evacuation alerts residents and visitors there is danger from a wildfire in the area.
Official NPS sourcePark officials have closed Cascade River Road, Cascade Pass Trail, and Johannesburg Cross-country Zone to manage visitor safety due to the nearby Pincer Two Fire on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Cascade River Road is closed at MP 8 (Marble Creek) and there is no access to North Cascades National Park beyond the closure.
Official NPS sourceEffective Friday, July 12, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex – North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley. Stoves or grills that are solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels for the purpose of cooking are allowed in all locations while cooking.
Official NPS sourceSeveral projects with helicopter support will begin this season in the Stephen Mather Wilderness as snow levels recede. Time and distance of flights over and around wilderness will be minimized whenever possible. Flight dates are subject to change depending on weather and other safety factors.
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