Border 2 Fire map & updates
The Border 2 Fire is burning in Whatcom County, WA (36 Miles NE from Marblemount, WA). Latest size 9,108 acres, 75% contained.
Border 2 Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-28). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Border 2 Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 68 mi |
| Marysville, WA | 84 mi |
| Everett, WA | 89 mi |
| Chelan, WA | 92 mi |
| Edmonds, WA | 103 mi |
| Redmond, WA | 104 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: NPS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 17, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 28, 2026
- Record last updated — October 9, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Border 2 Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Fire | 8,553 | 2026 | 15 mi |
| Perry Fire | 1,772 | 2025 | 6 mi |
| Ruby Fire | 1,336 | 2024 | 22 mi |
| Sourdough Fire | 7,377 | 2023 | 20 mi |
| Three Fools Fire | 2,183 | 2022 | 11 mi |
| Parks Fire | 20,759 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Kid Fire | 5,100 | 2022 | 16 mi |
| Upper Skagit Complex | 8,505 | 2015 | 24 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Washington fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Border 2 Fire?
In Whatcom County, WA, 36 Miles NE from Marblemount, WA. The nearest city in our list is Bellingham, WA, about 68 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Border 2 Fire?
9,108 acres (about 14 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Border 2 Fire contained?
It was reported 75% contained.
What caused the Border 2 Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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