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Current National Statistics

9 Total

New Large Fires

31 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

390,217 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 08:00

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

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National Fire News: July 3, 2025. As we move into the heart of summer, wildland fire activity continues across many parts of the country. Nine new large fires were reported, with 31 uncontained and 67 being managed under ... strategies other than full suppression. Nearly 6,900 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country. One incident management team and 91 personnel are also supporting our partners in Canada. So far this year, 34,937 wildfires have burned more than 1.95 million acres, slightly below the 10-year average for acreage, but well above average for number of fires. This week, we also pause to reflect during the Week of Remembrance, a time dedicated to honoring those we’ve lost in the line of duty. Today, we remember Dave Ruhl, who died in 2015 on the Frog Fire. His story reminds us of the importance of strong communication and sound scouting practices on the fireline. These lessons, shared openly and courageously, make our crews, our decisions, and our entire wildland fire system safer. Take a moment to find out more about the Frog Fire: https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-remembrance/2025-week-of-remembrance-day-4 🎆With the Fourth of July around the corner, it’s important to celebrate with care. Each year, fireworks spark wildfires that threaten homes, wildlife habitat, and firefighter safety. Leave fireworks to the professionals, especially on or near public lands, and find other ways to light up the night that don’t carry the risk of fire. Wildland fire activity is picking up across multiple regions, and the July outlook points to above normal potential for significant wildfires in the Great Basin, Southwest, Northern Rockies, and parts of California and the Northwest. Persistent hot, dry conditions are increasing the risk for fast-moving fires, especially in places like southwest Utah, where fine fuels like grass and shrubs are critically dry and continuous across the landscape. A new fuels and fire behavior advisory warns that recent lightning ignitions have spread rapidly, an urgent reminder to stay informed, follow local fire restrictions, and take extra care with anything that could spark a wildfire. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

In conjunction with National Wildland Firefighter Day, the Idaho Governor Brad Little has declared today as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day. Thank you to the wildland firefighters with the Idaho Department of Lands and all state ... partners! #ItTakesAllOfUs

On National Wildland Firefighter Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who answer the call to fight wildfires and the dedicated support personnel that make it all possible. We thank all of those across ... the nation who participated in the virtual Fireline 5k to honor wildland firefighters and support personnel. Wildfires transcend boundaries, requiring a collaborative and coordinated response. Interagency partnerships play a vital role in achieving this. We would like to acknowledge the significance of our partnerships and express gratitude to those in wildland fire at all levels. This includes, federal, state, local, Tribal, military, and contract resources. The coordination and cooperation between these entities creates a more efficient and effective response to wildfire. By pooling resources, sharing expertise, and fostering open communication, we can tackle wildfires with greater strength and unity. Let us recognize and appreciate the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our interagency partners in safeguarding our communities and environment. On the fourth annual National Wildland Firefighter Day and one that falls on the heels of a terrible tragedy in northern Idaho, we hold our fire family close. Thank you to those who are dedicated to protecting lives, communities, and our natural landscapes. #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay #NWFFD

National Fire News: The National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook has been released for the next four months. Here's a look across the nation at where the potential for wildfire activity is identified to be above ... normal. Fire activity increased across the U.S. during June, with the most notable increases in activity occurring in Alaska, the Great Basin, and Southwest Geographic Areas. Most other geographic areas observed a more modest increase in activity over the month, while the Southern and Eastern Areas observed a decrease in activity. Activity increased more rapidly the latter half of the month in the West, with the National Preparedness Level increasing to three (on a scale of 1-5) June 21 due to large fires in several geographic areas. Total acres burned through June is below the 10-year average at nearly 90%, with an above average tally of wildfires of 129% 🔥Find the full outlook here: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf

National Fire News: July 1, 2025. As we move into Independence Day week, it’s a time to celebrate safely and remember why it matters. Fireworks and wildlands don’t mix. A single firework landing in dry grass can spark a ... wildfire that spreads in seconds. Every year, we see preventable fires caused by fireworks, some threatening homes, wildlife habitat, and even firefighters themselves. Fireworks are never allowed on public lands, and we urge everyone to celebrate responsibly. Wildfire activity remains high across the country, with 86 large fires actively burning and three new ones reported today. Of these, 68 are being managed under a strategy other than full suppression. While the total number of acres burned is just under 1.8 million, the number of fires we’ve seen this year is above average, underscoring the importance of early action, prevention, and public awareness. Drone incursions continue to be a growing concern. So far this year, 23 unauthorized drones have entered wildfire airspace, more than double the number at this time last year. When drones are spotted, firefighting aircraft are grounded for safety, slowing suppression efforts. Before you launch, know before you fly. Recreational drones are never allowed near wildfires. Two U.S. incident management teams and 91 overhead personnel are currently supporting Canadian wildfire operations. It’s a reminder that wildfire knows no borders and neither does our commitment to cooperation. Today marks Day 2 of the Week of Remembrance. We honor Terry Sonner, who passed away in 2015, by focusing on recognizing sudden illness and preparing for emergencies on the fireline. Learn more about today’s focus and the firefighters we remember by following the National Wildfire Coordinating Group or find it here: https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-remembrance/2025-week-of-remembrance-day-2 . 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

National Fire News: June 30, 2025. A loss in the fire community impacts us all. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the fallen firefighters in northern Idaho. A tragedy like this is unthinkable and they will never be ... forgotten. Today marks the start of the Week of Remembrance, a time when the wildland fire community honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On this day in 2013, 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots lost their lives on the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. As we begin this week of reflection, we invite you to honor the fallen by learning from the past and applying those lessons to keep our firelines safer today. Learn more about today’s focus and the firefighters we remember here: https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-remembrance/2025-week-of-remembrance-day-1 As we head into the 4th of July week, please help us prevent unwanted wildfires. Fireworks are never allowed on public lands, and even on private land, they can easily ignite dry grasses and vegetation. Sparklers alone burn at over 1,200 degrees, hot enough to cause third-degree burns and start fires. Celebrate safely by choosing alternatives like glow sticks or attending professional displays. Across the country, 24 large wildfires are actively being suppressed, with another 61 fires, mostly in Alaska, being managed under strategies other than full suppression. A total of 5,134 wildland firefighters and support personnel are working hard to protect lives, property and natural resources. While crews continue responding to wildfires here in the U.S., three incident management teams, five hotshot crews, and 70 overhead personnel are also helping out with large fires in Canada. It’s a reminder that fire, weather, and smoke don’t stop at borders, and that working together is the best way to face these challenges, no matter where they happen. In southwest Utah, a new fuels and fire behavior advisory warns of very high fire danger. Fine fuels are extremely dry and continuous across the landscape, and recent lightning ignitions have shown rapid rates of spread. If you live, work, or recreate in the area, now is the time to stay alert and practice extra caution. Read the advisory for details https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NICC/2-Predictive%20Services/Fuels-Fire%20Danger/Fuels-Fire-Behavior-Advisory_Southwest-Utah_20250627.pdf. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn Photo on the France Canyon Fire in Utah. Photo courtesy of InciWeb.

A loss in the fire community impacts us all. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the fallen firefighters in northern Idaho. A tragedy like this is unthinkable and they will never be forgotten.

What’s the story behind July 2? National Wildland Firefighter Day is coming up, here’s how it began and why it matters! July 2, 2025 will mark the fourth annual National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, ... NWFFD is an opportunity to honor wildland firefighters and fire support personnel, whose contributions to public safety and the safeguarding of natural resources are often unseen by the public. The original inspiration occurred on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in January of 2022, which got employees at NIFC thinking about whether a similar day could be established to celebrate the wildland fire community. A proposal was submitted to the administrators of the “National Day Calendar”, which accepted the proposal in March 2022. ➡Read the full story here: https://www.blm.gov/blog/2025-06-06/history-national-wildland-firefighter-day #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay #NWFFD

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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.