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Border 2 Fire

"Rapid overnight growth."

8,866
Acres
0%
Contained
62
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Border 2 wildfire in Whatcom County, Washington, has been actively spreading with various fire behaviors, including flanking, backing, and uphill runs, with no containment as of the latest update.

Official source description: 36 Miles NE from Marblemount, WA

Current Fire Behavior

Active; Flanking; Backing; Single Tree Torching

Intelligence Timeline

Sat, Aug 8 - 9:20 PM Source: NIFC
8,866 acres
0% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 9:00 PM Source: NIFC
8,388 acres
0% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
6,983 acres
0% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
6,249 acres
0% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Residents in the surrounding areas should remain vigilant and follow official updates for any potential evacuation orders or travel restrictions.

IRWIN ID: {A60CA689-BD59-4A2D-9BDC-CC551CEAFCA4}

Discovered: Jul 17, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: NPS

Est. Cost to Date: $1,802,875

Coordinates: 48.9982, -121.0277

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Border 2 Fire burned?

The Border 2 Fire has burned 8,866 acres as of August 8, 2026.

Is the Border 2 Fire contained?

The Border 2 Fire has not yet reached any official containment.

What caused the Border 2 Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Border 2 Fire located?

The Border 2 Fire is burning in Whatcom, WA.

Is the Border 2 Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Border 2 Fire remains active.

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