The Border 2 Fire in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex grew to an estimated 3,500 acres as of Friday, July 31, 2026, according to Skagit County fire officials. The fire had previously been estimated at 2,500 acres on Wednesday, July 30, indicating a 1,000-acre increase over two days. Skagit County Undersheriff Robert Johnson advised residents to plan ahead when going outdoors, noting that fire activity could impact travel and recreation areas. The fire is currently contained at 0%, with no evacuations reported. The Skagit County Fire Department is working with federal agencies to monitor the fire's spread and assess potential impacts on nearby communities.
Border 2 Fire Grows to 3,500 Acres
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📄 Source: Skagit Valley Herald — https://goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local_news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc
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- ✓The Border 2 Fire in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex grew to an estimated 3,500 acres as of Friday, July 31, 2026“The Border 2 Fire burning in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex was estimated Friday to be 3,500 acres.”
- ✓The Border 2 Fire had previously been estimated at 2,500 acres on Wednesday, July 30“The Border 2 Fire burning in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex was estimated Wednesday to be 2,500 acres.”
- ✓The Border 2 Fire showed a 1,000-acre increase over two days“The Border 2 Fire burning in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex was estimated Friday to be 3,500 acres.”
- ✓Skagit County fire officials reported the growth of the Border 2 Fire“The Border 2 Fire burning in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex was estimated Friday to be 3,500 acres.”
- ⚠Skagit County Undersheriff Robert Johnson advised residents to plan ahead when going outdoorsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Fire activity could impact travel and recreation areas according to Skagit County Undersheriff Robert JohnsonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The Border 2 Fire is currently contained at 0%No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠No evacuations have been reported for the Border 2 FireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The Skagit County Fire Department is working with federal agencies to monitor the fire's spreadNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The Skagit County Fire Department is assessing potential impacts on nearby communitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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