The Luna wildfire in Whatcom County, Washington, is an active fire with rapid growth, having expanded from 1,390 acres on August 6 to 3,583 acres on August 8.
Official source description: 10 Miles N from Newhalem, WA
Active; Group Torching; Single Tree Torching; Flanking
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Residents in the area should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.
IRWIN ID: {7D70E58C-3570-466C-86F7-8E5F828D0F7F}
Discovered: Jul 2, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: NPS
Est. Cost to Date: $1,305,000
Coordinates: 48.8211, -121.2097
The Luna Fire has burned 3,583 acres as of August 8, 2026.
The Luna Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Luna Fire is burning in Whatcom, WA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Luna Fire remains active.
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