News Release

Perry Fire Wednesday Update

Date: September 10, 2025
Contact: NOCA Public Affairs Office

SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash. – Moderate fire behavior continued over the past couple of days due to cooler temperatures and light rains, slowing the fire’s progression. The Perry Fire remains at 1,557 acres with moderate backing, flanking, and smoldering. The Type-1 Whiskeytown Fire Module completed a successful firing operation around Little Beaver Campground down to the water’s edge. Aerial support from the Type-3 helicopter provided reconnaissance for additional structural assessment and prep for a historic backcountry shelter and SNOTEL site. Poor visibility due to weather hampered further aerial support. 

Today firefighters plan to provide structure protection wrap on a historic backcountry shelter if visibility allows for aerial support. As conditions and visibility safely allow, a Type-3 helicopter will provide aerial delivered water operations and firefighter support to aid in a full suppression strategy. The North Cascades Fire Crew is staged and available for initial attack operations with thunderstorms and lightning across the area.

Warmer temperatures and sunny weather return to the area through Saturday. A slight chance of showers is possible overnight, but precipitation is not expected to be widespread wetting rains. Fire behavior may increase beyond moderate with warm and dryer conditions.  

Visitors should check the park Fire Closures page prior to a visit for up-to-date trail and camp closure information. Closures are in place to protect the public. Visit Inciweb for up-to-date information on the Perry Fire.

Smoke conditions have lessened with the cooler weather but may increase with warmer weather. Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present. Individuals who are sensitive to poor air quality or those with respiratory problems may want to limit outdoor activities. Review smoke forecasts at https://fire.airnow.gov.

Fire restrictions remain in effect in all areas of the park complex. Campfires are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex – North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley.

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