Border 2 Fire, Washington
Border 2 is a wildfire currently listed in Washington, United States, with an estimated burned area of 1,425 acres (577 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1,425 acres (577 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 325 acres (132 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 14 acres (5.7 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 300 acres (121 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 14 acres (5.7 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.9982, -121.0277
Current Situation
Border 2 is a wildfire currently listed in Washington, United States, with an estimated burned area of 1,425 acres (577 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 12 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 35 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Border 2 Fire, Washington · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Washington (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 12 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Border 2 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WANCP-000266 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Marblemount, Whatcom |
| Latitude | 48.99821 |
| Longitude | -121.02770 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:58 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,425 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Estimated cost | $275,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 6:14 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Border 2 Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,425 acres (577 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Border 2 Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.9982, -121.0277.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 12 minutes ago).