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Current National Statistics

5 Total

New Large Fires

32 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

901,994 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 07:08

* Source for statistics is the Incident Management Situation Report published by the National Interagency Coordination Center.

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National Fire News: The latest Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook is out today, August 1, from Predictive Services at NIFC, providing a look at significant fire potential across the country for the next four months. Much ... of the West is forecast to experience above normal potential (shown in red on the map) in August and September, meaning a higher-than-usual chance of significant wildfires. Areas in white indicate normal potential, where wildfires should be expected to occur at typical times and levels. The main objectives of these outlooks are to improve information available to fire management decision makers. These assessments are designed to inform decision makers for proactive wildland fire management, thus better protecting lives and property, reducing firefighting costs, and improving firefighting efficiency. 🔥Outlooks: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive-services/outlooks #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

National Fire News: August 1, 2025. Across parts of the West, dry lightning and gusty winds are pushing thunderstorms into areas with very dry fuels, including Utah, Nevada, and southern Idaho. Fire potential remains high across ... the region, and new large fires are always a possibility under these conditions. Nationwide, 10,530 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents. Resources include 213 crews, 533 engines, 103 helicopters, 2 MAFFS units, and 8 incident management teams. Five new large fires were reported yesterday, and 35 remain uncontained. We’re in the heart of summer, and the heart of the fire year. Remember that fire danger can still be extreme. Critically dry fuels, low humidity, and gusty winds are a dangerous combination, especially when paired with lightning or human-caused ignitions. Whether you’re camping, traveling, working outdoors, or heading into the backcountry this weekend, please keep fire prevention in mind and recreate responsibly. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Celebrate National Intern Day by meeting a few of the incredible Structural Fire interns spending their summer with the National Park Service! The National Park Service Fire and Aviation Management Structural Fire program has ... the challenge and responsibility to protect thousands of structures, many of which are historic, and the largest system of museums in the world holding more than 100 million objects, artifacts, and archives. Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1231/index.htm

National Fire News: July 31, 2025. As we get ready for the weekend, wildland firefighters and support personnel continue to work long hours across the country. So far this year, more than 40,000 wildfires have burned over 3.2 ... million acres, a reminder that this is the fire year, not just the fire season. Even with fewer acres burned than average, many parts of the country remain vulnerable to new starts and fast-moving fire. Today’s weather highlights a mix of conditions, from dry thunderstorms and gusty winds in the Pacific Northwest to very low humidity and poor overnight recovery across the Great Basin, Utah, and southern Idaho. These patterns can lead to unpredictable fire behavior, even from a small spark. As outdoor plans take shape this weekend, please recreate responsibly. That means parking only on gravel or pavement, making sure campfires are cold to the touch before leaving, and following all local fire restrictions. Even one careless moment can ignite a wildfire. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

The Great Basin Smokejumpers are hiring their next Assistant Base Manager. Details below! ⬇️

We extend our gratitude to the Indigenous firefighters and support personnel on the Dragon Bravo Fire, working to protect sacred land to many Tribal Nations. Thank you to all serving on the front lines.

National Fire News: July 30, 2025. As we close out July, the number of wildfires this year is higher than average, but the total acres burned remains below the 10-year average. That’s thanks in large part to fast, coordinated ... response and the tireless work of wildland firefighters and support personnel. Whether it’s initial attack or extended operations, wildland fire personnel across the country continue to rise to the challenge, protecting lives, communities, and the lands we all share. While fire activity is ongoing across several states, today’s weather includes very dry conditions and isolated thunderstorms, some dry, in multiple regions, increasing the potential for new fire starts. Human-caused wildfires are still a major concern, especially with warm, windy conditions and dry vegetation in place. One often overlooked cause? Parking or driving on dry grass. The heat from your exhaust system or catalytic converter can ignite the grass beneath your vehicle in seconds. Whether you’re towing a boat, heading out to a trailhead, or pulling off for a view, stay on gravel or pavement and never park over vegetation. Predictive Services continues to highlight areas of concern where dry fuels and weather patterns are combining to elevate fire behavior potential. Active fuels and gusty winds, especially in parts of the Great Basin and the Southwest, mean even a single spark could lead to rapid fire spread. Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisories are in place to help crews anticipate conditions on the ground and inform public safety awareness. View the latest advisories and fire danger information here: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive-services/fuels-fire-danger 🔥More NFN: www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

National Fire News: July 29, 2025. Firefighters remain busy, with more than 11,600 personnel assigned, including 240 crews, 494 engines, and 104 helicopters, supporting multiple large fires nationwide. Many of these incidents are ... human-caused, the result of sparks, campfires, equipment, or debris burning gone wrong. So far in 2025, nearly 93% of all wildfires have been started by people. California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma top the list for human-caused fires, with more than 13,000 fires between them. Let’s not lose momentum. As we move through the peak of summer, every safe choice matters. Behind every fire is a story of landscapes reshaping, communities preparing, and fire personnel working long hours in tough conditions. This is the time of year where every decision counts. Whether you're exploring public lands or tending to your own backyard, you have a role in shaping the outcomes of this fire year. Let’s do our part to prevent new starts and support those on the frontlines. This morning, the National Preparedness Level decreased to 3 (PL3). Historically, a PL3 this time of year aligns with average activity for late July, but it’s a reminder that we’re still in the heart of the fire year. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025 Photo 1 on the Monroe Canyon Fire, Utah; photo from InciWeb. Photo 2 on the Pomas Fire, Washington; photo courtesy of Burlington Fire Department. Photo 3 on the Burdoin Fire, Washington; photo from InciWeb.

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The United States federal wildland fire community is a vast network of dedicated public servants, made up of the combined wildland fire workforces of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Together, these agencies manage wildland fire on nearly 700 million acres of federal public land, approximately one-fifth of the total land area in the United States.

NIFC is home to the national wildland fire management programs of these federal agencies, in addition to partners including the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Weather Service, and the Department of Defense. These entities work together to provide leadership, policy oversight, and coordination to the nation’s wildland fire programs.

In recent years, the shared mission at NIFC has grown to include all types of fire management, including hazardous fuels treatments, integrated fire and land-use planning, and more. Fire management under this larger and more diverse umbrella aims not only to achieve fire suppression goals, but to accomplish a broad spectrum of natural resource objectives in an efficient, cost-effective manner.