Wildfires have severely affected all of Washington state’s national parks. A total of 95 large fires remain uncontained, threatening well-known locations like Mount Rainier National Park in Washington and Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.
The Border 2 Fire has spread smoke over North Cascades National Park in Washington. The situation remains critical as wildfires continue to spread across these iconic areas.
As of August 13, 2026, the numbers illustrate a grim reality. Wildfires have burned more than 6.4 million acres nationwide. On Wednesday alone, authorities recorded 103 new fires.