as of October 14, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. MDT (on a scale from 1 to 5)
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(MST) 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
This report is currently updated on Fridays.
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October 16, 2026
Per the National Interagency Standards for Resource Mobilization, the national preparedness level dropped to PL1 at 7:30 a.m. MDT on October 14 due to the factors below:
- Geographic areas can accomplish incident management objectives utilizing local resources with little or no national support. There is little risk of drawing down capability in any geographic area to support incident operations.
- Conditions are not favorable to support significant wildland fire activity in most geographic areas.
- Resource capability is adequate with little or no mobilization of resources occurring through NICC.
- Potential for emerging significant wildland fires is expected to remain minimal.
Firefighters are currently working to contain 11 large fires across the country. There are 1,820 firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents, including 18 crews, 113 engines, and 9 helicopters.
Year-to-date, 64,718 fires have burned more than 9 million acres, 132% of the 10-year average number of fires and 143% of the average acres burned for this date.
In fire-prone areas, yard work is not just about making your house look nice. It can also protect your property from wildfires by creating defensible space. Here are some tips:
- Prune trees six to ten feet above the ground.
- Remove dead leaves and branches and dispose of them.
- Keep your lawn green and short.
- Store firewood away from the house.
- Be prepared for a fire emergency by having a plan for your family and pets.
- Check out the latest in home and landscape preparation at Firewise.org.
National Predictive Services Outlook (7-Day Significant Fire Potential Outlook)
|
Number of new large fires or emergency response * New fires are identified with an asterisk |
1 | States currently reporting large fires: |
| Total number of large fires | 11 | |
| Acres from all active fires | 146,990 | |
| Fires contained | 0 |
| 2026 (1/1/26-10/16/26) | Fires: 64,718 | Acres: 9,028,873 |
| 2025 (1/1/25-10/16/25) | Fires: 55,569 | Acres: 4,753,997 |
| 2024 (1/1/24-10/16/24) | Fires: 42,594 | Acres: 7,859,370 |
| 2023 (1/1/23-10/16/23) | Fires: 47,925 | Acres: 2,531,890 |
| 2022 (1/1/22-10/16/22) | Fires: 56,449 | Acres: 6,940,567 |
| 2021 (1/1/21-10/16/21) | Fires: 47,675 | Acres: 6,499,507 |
| 2020 (1/1/20-10/16/20) | Fires: 46,033 | Acres: 8,343,839 |
| 2019 (1/1/19-10/16/19) | Fires: 43,509 | Acres: 4,454,812 |
| 2018 (1/1/18-10/16/18) | Fires: 49,899 | Acres: 8,155,195 |
| 2017 (1/1/17-10/16/17) | Fires: 51,435 | Acres: 8,769,877 |
| 2016 (1/1/16-10/16/16) | Fires: 48,986 | Acres: 4,913,184 |
| 2016-2025 | Fires: 48,906 | Acres: 6,316,574 |
California
Michigan
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | ST | 382 | 60 | Four miles south of Wakefield, MI | |
| Craig Lake 1 | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | ST | 606 | 57 | Seven miles northwest of Michigamme, MI | |
| Ridge | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | ST | 466 | 30 | Six miles north of Negaunee, MI |
Mississippi
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Mount Pilgrim Road | Mississippi Forestry Commission | ST | 150 | 10 | Twelve miles northeast of Canton, MS |
Oklahoma
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South White Wolf | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 128 | 75 | Five miles southeast of Broken Bow, OK |
Oregon
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Mt. Hood National Forest | USFS | 12,888 | 98 | 25 Miles SE of Estacada, OR | 541-982-5802 |
| Grasshopper | Mt. Hood National Forest | USFS | 93,972 | 98 | 14 miles SW of Dufur, OR | 541-982-5802 |
Washington
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisi | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | USFS | 4,615 | 34 | 10 miles northwest of Stehekin, WA | (509) 682-4900 |
Wyoming
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pk | Sheridan County | CNTY | 1,645 | 85 | Ten miles west of Sheridan, WY |
