9/30/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/30/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/30/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/30/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/30/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/30/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/30/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/29/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/29/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/29/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/29/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/29/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/29/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/28/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/28/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/28/2025 Lynx Mountain and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/28/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/28/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/28/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/28/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/28/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/28/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/27/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/27/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/27/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/27/2025 Lynx Mountain and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/27/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/27/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/27/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/27/2025 Crown Creek and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/27/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/26/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/26/2026 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/26/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/26/2025 Lynx Mountain and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/26/2025 Tacoma Creek FINAL Fire Update

9/26/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/26/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/26/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/26/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/25/2025 Moon Complex 11:00 AM Update

9/25/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/25/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/25/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/25/2025 Lynx Mountain and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/25/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/25/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/25/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/25/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/25/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/25/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/24/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/24/2025 Lynx Mountain and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/24/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/24/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/24/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/24/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/24/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/24/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/24/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/24/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/23/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/23/2025 Lynx Mountain and Rattlesnake Fires Update

9/23/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/23/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/23/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/23/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/23/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/23/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/23/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/22/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/22/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/22/2025 Bear Gulch Fire Update

9/22/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/22/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/22/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Fires Update

9/22/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/22/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/22/2025 Moon Complex Update

9/22/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/21/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/21/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/21/2025 Bear Gulch Fire Update

9/21/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/21/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/21/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Fires Update

9/21/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/21/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/21/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/21/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/21/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/21/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/21/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/20/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/20/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/20/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/20/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/20/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/202/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/20/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/20/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/20/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/20/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/19/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/20/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/19/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/19/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/19/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Fires Update

9/19/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/19/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/19/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/19/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/19/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/19/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/19/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/19/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/19/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/18/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/18/2025 Or/WA Lightning Map

9/18/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/18/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Fires Update

9/18/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/18/2025 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/18/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/18/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/18/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/18/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/18/2025 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/18/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/18/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/17/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/17/2025 Bear Gulch Fire Update

9/17/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/17/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/17/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/17/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/17/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/17/2025 Crown Creek & Katy Creek Fires Update

9/17/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/17/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/17/2025 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/17/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/17/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/16/2025 Bear Gulch Fire Evening Update

Bear Gulch Fire Evening Update

Fire Information Phone: 360-732-1813 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; voice only – texts will not be received)

Email: 2025.beargulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beargulch2025/

September 16, 2025  

Estimated size: 12,093 acres

Containment: 9%

Start Date/Time: 07/06/2025 8:37 p.m.

Area of Origin: North side of Lake Cushman near Mount Rose in Olympic National Forest, Hoodsport, WA.

Cause: Human-caused, under investigation

Structures Damaged: 0

Fire Personnel: 34 

Strategy: Full Suppression

Update: The Bear Gulch Fire experienced a significant uptick in activity today, driven by warm, dry conditions and strong easterly winds. The east winds primarily impacted the upper slopes of the fire area, intensifying fire behavior and producing heavy smoke, particularly from the North Fork Skokomish river valley, 5 Stream and 6 Stream Wilderness areas of Olympic National Park.

A helicopter was deployed to drop water buckets above the Dry Crk Trail area, located northwest of Lake Cushman, to help slow the fire’s spread. Aviation resources continue to play an active role in suppression efforts and are supporting structure protection in areas adjacent to Lake Cushman as fire behavior remains elevated.  

Evacuation Levels: Although heavy smoke may be visible around Lake Cushman and across the Olympic Peninsula, no new evacuation levels have been issued.

Homes in the area near Dry Creek Trail remain in a Level 3 “GO” evacuation. This includes the Staircase Campground and areas across the causeway on the north side of Lake Cushman. Current evacuation information: https://www.facebook.com/masoncosheriff

Smoke Outlook: Air quality may remain unhealthy for sensitive groups adjacent to the fire area. Air quality can change quickly. Know your risk from wildfire smoke and plan to reduce exposure. For current smoke reports, visit: https://fire.airnow.gov

9/16/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/16/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/16/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/16/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/16/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/16/2025 Crown Creek & Katy Creek Fires Update

9/16/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/16/2025 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/16/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/16/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/16/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/16/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/15/2025 Tunnel Creek and Bear Gulch Fires Update

Tunnel Creek and Bear Gulch Fires Update

Release Date: September 15th, 2025

Contact Information: SM.FS.ONFPAO@usda.gov

OLYMPIA, Wash.,  – Fire management officials continue to respond to the Tunnel Creek and Bear Gulch Fires on the east side of the Olympic National Forest. 

Weather conditions, conducive to fire growth and smoke production, including dry easterly winds and lower relative humidity are expected to arrive this evening. Residents and visitors may notice an increase in smoke, especially near the Lake Cushman and Hood Canal area. The winds are forecast to subside by Tuesday evening.

Fire activity is expected to follow a pattern of increasing during warm, dry periods and decreasing during cooler, wetter conditions. This cycle is likely to continue until sustained fall rains fully extinguish the fire.

Tunnel Creek Fire:

• Size: 290 acres
• Cause: Lightning
• Containment:0%

On Sunday, the fire area received less than two-tenths of an inch of rain, moderating fire behavior in the short term. The fire continues to burn in a remote area of the Buckhorn Wilderness with very steep terrain.  Firefighters continue to assess the feasibility of using aircraft for effective and successful suppression activities.  

Bear Gulch Fire: 

• Size: 10843 acres
• Cause: Human
• Containment:9%

On Sunday, the fire area received less than one-tenth of an inch of rain, moderating fire behavior in the short term. The fire continues to be active in the No-name drainage area.  Aviation resources remain on standby to support fire suppression and structure protection efforts as needed in areas adjacent to Lake Cushman and within Olympic National Park.

Evacuation Levels: Homes in the area near Dry Creek Trail are in a Level 3 “GO” evacuation. This includes the Staircase Campground and areas across the causeway on the north side of Lake Cushman. Current evacuation information: https://www.facebook.com/masoncosheriff

Updates for both incidents will be communicated as notable events occur. For information regarding Forest recreation site closures visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/olympic  

9/15/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/15/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/15/2025 OR/WA Larger Fire Map

9/15/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/15/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/15/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/15/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/15/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/15/2025 Crown Creek, Blackhawk Mountain, and Katy Creek Fires

9/15/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/15/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/15/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/14/2025 Perry Fire Update

 

NOCA Fires Sunday Update

Date: September 14, 2025
Contact: NOCA Public Affairs Office

SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash. – Minimal 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. 

The Perry Fire is 1,763 acres and 30% contained. Due to incoming weather, firefighters have been repositioned from the spike camp on Ross Lake to preposition for initial attack and continued operations. A Type-3 helicopter will provide aerial delivered water operations and firefighter support as conditions and visibility safely allow. Visit Inciweb for up-to-date information on the Perry Fire.

The Arctic Fire is approx. ½ acre. Following aerial delivered water from the Type-1 KMAX helicopter, no smoke has been seen since Friday. Firefighters mopped up the edges of the Neve Fire; the fire is now contained. A fire is considered contained and controlled when a control line has been completed around the fire, including all spot fires, and the control line can reasonably be expected to stop the fire’s spread. Both fires continue to be monitored. 

Area, trail, and camp closures remain in effect. Visitors should check the park Fire Closures page prior to a visit for up-to-date trail and camp closure information. Closures are in place to protect the public. 

Fire restrictions remain in effect in all areas of the park complex. Campfires 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.

www.nps.gov/noca

9/14/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/14/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/14/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/14/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/14/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/14/2025 Crown Creek, Blackhawk Mt., and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/14/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/14/2025 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/14/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/14/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/14/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/13/2025 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/13/2025 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/13/2025 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/13/2025 Bridge Fire Update

9/13/2025 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/13/2025 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/13/2025 Wildcat Fire Update

9/13/2025 Crown Creek, Blackhawk Mt, and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/13/2025 Emigrant Fire Update

9/13/2025 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/13/2025 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/13/20025 Kelsey Peak Fire

9/13/2025 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/13/2025 NWCC Morning Brief

9/12 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/12 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/12 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/12/2025 Black Rock Fire Update

9/12 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/12 Emigrant Fire Update

9/12 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/12 Wildcate Fire Update

9/12 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/12 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/12 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/12 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/12 Bridge Fire Update

9/12 Tacoma Creek Fire Update

9/12 NWCC Morning Brief

9/11 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/11 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/11 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/11 Black Rock Fire Update

9/11 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/11 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/11 Wildcat Fire Update

9/11 Emigrant Fire Update

9/11 Bridge Fire Update

9/11 FINAL Marks Creek Fire Update

9/11 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/11 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/11 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/11 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Update

9/11 FINAL Sugar Fire Update

9/11 Tacoma Fire Update

9/11 NWCC Morning Brief

9/10 Foley Ridge Fire Update

9/10 Lower Sugarloaf Fire Update

9/10 Labor Mountain Fire Update

9/10 CORRECTED OR/WA Lightning Map

9/10 OR/WA Large Fire Map

9/10 Rattlesnake and Lynx Mountain Fires Update

9/10 Bear Gulch Fire Update

9/10 Moon Complex Fire Update

9/10 Perry Fire Update

 

North Cascades National Park Service Complex News Release

Contact: NOCA Public Affairs Office 

Perry Fire Wednesday Update

SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash. – Moderate 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. The Type-1 Whiskeytown Fire Module completed a successful firing operation around Little Beaver Campground down to the water’s edge. Aerial support from the Type-3 helicopter provided reconnaissance for additional structural assessment and prep for a historic backcountry shelter and SNOTEL site. Poor visibility due to weather hampered further aerial support.

Today firefighters plan to provide structure protection wrap on a historic backcountry shelter if visibility allows for aerial support. As conditions and visibility safely allow, a Type-3 helicopter will provide aerial delivered water operations and firefighter support to aid in a full suppression strategy. The North Cascades Fire Crew is staged and available for initial attack operations with thunderstorms and lightning across the area.

 

Warmer temperatures and sunny weather return to the area through Saturday. A slight chance of showers is possible overnight, but precipitation is not expected to be widespread wetting rains. Fire behavior may increase beyond moderate with warm and dryer conditions.  

 

Visitors should check the park Fire Closures page prior to a visit for up-to-date trail and camp closure information. Closures are in place to protect the public. Visit Inciweb for up-to-date information on the Perry Fire.

 

Smoke conditions have lessened with the cooler weather but may increase with warmer weather. Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present. Individuals who are sensitive to poor air quality or those with respiratory problems may want to limit outdoor activities. Review smoke forecasts at https://fire.airnow.gov.

 

Fire restrictions remain in effect in all areas of the park complex. Campfires 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.

 

www.nps.gov/noca

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9/10 Bridge Fire Update

9/10 Sugar Fire Update

9/10 Emigrant Fire Update

9/10 Crown Creek and Katy Creek Fires Update

9/10 OR/WA Lightning Map

9/10 Wildcat Fire Update

9/10 Kelsey Peak Fire Update

9/10 Tacoma Creek Fire Update