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Current National Statistics

6 Total

New Large Fires

47 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

1,032,439 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 08:46

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

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This Labor Day, while many are enjoying a well-earned break, thousands of wildland firefighters and support personnel are hard at work on active incidents across the country. From the fireline to the dispatch center, aviation to ... logistics teams, you continue to give your all to protect communities and natural resources. We see your dedication and sacrifice, and we’re grateful. To all who are working today, and to those supporting them from home, thank you. Wishing everyone a safe Labor Day!

Drones may offer a unique view, but flying your drone near wildfires puts lives at risk. So far in 2025, 32 drone incursions have been reported near active fires, up from 21 this time last year. Even one incursion can ground ... firefighting aircraft, delaying critical support to crews on the ground. ✈️ If you fly, we can’t. Let’s help keep the skies clear and protect the people working to protect us all. Watch our latest PSA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLoZCJaWo9U

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National Fire News: The National Preparedness Level has decreased to a 3 (PL3) as of today, August 30, at 7:30 a.m. (MDT). While initial attack and large fire activity is occurring in multiple Geographic Areas, other Geographic ... Areas have received significant precipitation over the last several days which has greatly reduced the competition for all nationally shared resource types. Resource orders to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) have moderated over the last several days, and nationally, fire activity is normal for this time of year. Learn more about preparedness levels here: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information 📸Emigrant Fire, Oregon. #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Today, we join Bureau of Land Management Fire, along with family, friends, and colleagues, in remembering Darryl. Darryl was an employee with the Great Basin Cache at NIFC and was delivering supplies to a wildfire incident when ... he unexpectedly passed. He is never forgotten.

This Wildfire Week in Review shows what wildland firefighters and support personnel are facing on the ground. As we head into Labor Day weekend, many of us are looking forward to time outdoors with family and friends. Whether ... you’re camping, towing a boat, or grilling in the backyard, please remember that most wildfires are human-caused and preventable. Make sure campfires are dead out, secure trailer chains so they don’t spark, and never leave barbeques or burn piles unattended. Simple choices like these protect the landscapes we love and help firefighters focus on naturally ignited fires. Thank you for doing your part in wildfire prevention!

National Fire News: August 29, 2025. As we head into Labor Day weekend, many of us are looking forward to time outdoors with family and friends. Whether you’re camping, towing a boat, or grilling in the backyard, please remember ... that most wildfires are human-caused and preventable. Make sure campfires are dead out, secure trailer chains so they don’t spark, and never leave barbeques or burn piles unattended. Simple choices like these protect the landscapes we love and help firefighters focus on naturally ignited fires. So far in 2025, 46,323 wildfires have burned more than 4.1 million acres. Nearly 18,300 wildland firefighters and support personnel remain assigned nationwide. Every fire prevented lightens their load and helps keep communities safer. Drone safety is another important reminder. So far this year, 32 drone incursions have been reported near active wildfires. That’s an increase from 21 at this time last year. While a spike in California during January added to this year’s totals, the upward trend is clear: unauthorized drones continue to put lives and suppression efforts at risk. Most people flying drones near wildfires likely don’t realize the consequences. But even one incursion can disrupt aerial firefighting operations. When a drone is spotted, aircraft are grounded until it’s safe to fly again. That delay can affect how quickly ground crews receive support, especially during fast-moving fires. It’s worth repeating: drone flights over wildfires are illegal, dangerous, and can stall critical air operations. Let’s help keep the skies clear and protect the people working to protect us all. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Here’s a look at one of the unique methods being used to raise humidity levels near Tamarack Resort in response to the Rock Fire burning close to the popular ski area. More on the Rock Fire: ... https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-rock-fire

Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center

Smoke from the Gifford Fire in California.

The United States federal wildland fire community is more than agencies and acronyms, it’s a nationwide team of dedicated public servants working together to protect people, communities, and landscapes. This interagency workforce brings together the wildland fire programs 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, alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Collectively, they manage wildland fire on nearly 700 million acres of federal public land, about one-fifth of the entire United States.

At the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), these agencies unite with key partners such as the National Association of State Foresters, U.S. Fire Administration, National Weather Service, and Department of Defense. Here, collaboration happens daily, sharing information, shaping policy, and coordinating resources to ensure a unified approach to wildland fire management.

In recent years, this shared mission has expanded beyond suppression. Fire management now includes hazardous fuels treatments, integrated fire and land-use planning, and other proactive strategies. These efforts aim not only to stop destructive wildfires, but also to promote healthy, resilient landscapes and safeguard natural resources. By working together, the wildland fire community strives to meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s.