Luna Fire map & updates
The Luna Fire is burning in Whatcom County, WA (10 Miles N from Newhalem, WA). Latest size 8,553 acres, 42% contained.
Luna Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-23). 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 Luna Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 58 mi |
| Marysville, WA | 69 mi |
| Everett, WA | 74 mi |
| Chelan, WA | 87 mi |
| Edmonds, WA | 88 mi |
| Shoreline, WA | 90 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: NPS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 2, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 23, 2026
- Record last updated — October 6, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Luna Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Fire | 1,772 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| Ruby Fire | 1,336 | 2024 | 12 mi |
| Sourdough Fire | 7,377 | 2023 | 8 mi |
| Brush Creek 2 Fire | 3,393 | 2022 | 10 mi |
| McAllister Creek Fire | 2,293 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Copper Lake Fire | 2,182 | 2022 | 12 mi |
| Upper Skagit Complex | 8,505 | 2015 | 10 mi |
| Goodell Fire | 7,111 | 2015 | 10 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 Luna Fire?
In Whatcom County, WA, 10 Miles N from Newhalem, WA. The nearest city in our list is Bellingham, WA, about 58 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Luna Fire?
8,553 acres (about 13 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Luna Fire contained?
It was reported 42% contained.
What caused the Luna Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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