What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of November 6, 2025, the Bear Gulch Fire is fully contained in Mason County, Washington, and was primarily burning within Olympic National Park near Lake Cushman (1).
The fire was situated in challenging mountainous terrain, which made firefighting efforts more difficult. Smoke from this wildfire was contributing to reduced air quality in the Puget Sound region, including Seattle and surrounding areas.
For a more detailed look, see Mason County's air quality map.
Which cities or areas were affected by the Bear Gulch Fire?
The cities and areas that were affected by the Bear Gulch Fire included:
- Anacortes
- Cle Elum
- Enumclaw
- Hoodsport
- Island County
- Kitsap County
- Lake Cushman
- Mount Rainier
- North Bend
- Port Townsend
- Puyallup
- Seattle
What is the current containment status of the Bear Gulch Fire?
As of November 6, 2025, the Bear Gulch Fire burned approximately 20,232 acres and is 100% contained (3).
The steep, rugged terrain and unstable burning debris previously slowed progress, but cooler temperatures and rising humidity helped containment efforts.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of November 6, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.
