Jul 15, 2025 - News

Bear Gulch fire spreads near Lake Cushman

Christine Clarridge

A photo of wildfire and smoke glowing red behind tall dark trees on a hill. — Timber burns on steep terrain in the Bear Gulch fire near Lake Cushman. Photo: Courtesy of Department of Natural Resources

The Washington Department of Natural Resources has responded to 920 wildfires so far this year, spokesperson Ryan Rodruck told Axios.

State of play: Several major fires are burning across Washington, from the Olympic Peninsula to the state's northern border, according to the state's wildfire dashboard.

One of those is the Bear Gulch fire, which has spread across 443 acres at the north end of Lake Cushman.
The investigation into the human-caused blaze is ongoing, per Rodruck.

Other active fires in Washington include:

Pomas fire: 3,430 acres, burning in the Wenatchee National Forest and Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Western Pines fire: 5,812 acres, burning northeast of Davenport.
Hope fire: 7,117 acres, 8% contained, burning in Stevens County northwest of Northport.

The bottom line: A fire weather watch was issued Monday for parts of the Cascade Mountains as officials urge extra caution across the state.

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Bear Gulch fire spreads near Lake Cushman

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