Additional wildfire spotted in North Cascades

A fifth wildfire was reported Friday in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex.

According to a National Park Service news release, the Luna Fire started during a June 24 lightning storm.

The fire is about 1 acre and burning southwest of Luna Camp along the Big Beaver Trail in steep, rough, and remote terrain west of Ross Lake.

Firefighters were deployed to the area on Friday. They are being supported with helicopters that are dropping water.

Four other fires were caused by June 24 lightning strikes.

On Wednesday, a helicopter was used to insert three firefighters - including two rapeller firefighters - into the Rigby Fire to complete mop-up operations.

The crew was scheduled to be extracted Friday.

Also Friday, five firefighters were continuing mop-up operations on the Little Beaver Fire. Work was expected to be completed over the weekend.

And for several days, there has been no smoke observed on the View and Borderline fires. Monitoring by air reconnaissance continues over both fires.

There are no new closures or evacuations in place because of the fires.

All visitor and information centers, campgrounds and trails are open to the public.

Visitors should be aware of fire activity and check the complex's Fire Closures webpage prior to a visit.

Fire restrictions in the complex go into effect Monday.

Campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbecue grills are banned throughout the complex.

Gas or propane stoves, grills or lanterns are permitted in campgrounds and wilderness areas for cooking if there is no flammable material within three feet of the device.

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This story was originally published July 6, 2026 at 7:03 AM.