Yesterday, 100 new fires were reported nationwide, including two new large fires. Firefighters are currently working to contain 86 uncontained large fires across the country. There are 29,699 personnel assigned to incidents nationwide. So far in Fire Year 2026, firefighters have responded to 45,287 wildfires that have burned more than 5.5 million acres across the United States.
The Northwest continues to experience the nation's highest wildfire activity, with 44 uncontained large fires burning across Washington and Oregon. Firefighters remain engaged on numerous incidents threatening homes, communities and critical infrastructure, with evacuations and road closures in effect across the region. Fire activity also remains elevated across the Great Basin and Northern Rockies.
National firefighting resources remain heavily committed, with 25 Complex Incident Management Teams, one National Incident Management Organization, international firefighters from Australia and New Zealand (supporting the Northwest), and four MAFFS C-130 airtankers supporting suppression efforts across the country.
If you're in an area threatened by wildfire, your safety is the top priority. When evacuation orders are issued, it's crucial to act quickly and follow the guidance of local authorities. Here’s how you can prepare for a safe evacuation:
Stay informed: Keep updated through reliable sources like local news, emergency alerts, or official social media channels. Information can change rapidly.
Follow orders immediately: When authorities issue an evacuation order, it means you are in danger. Don’t wait—leave immediately. Delaying your evacuation can put your life and the lives of first responders at risk.
Plan your route: Know your evacuation routes ahead of time. Drive carefully and follow the directions given by emergency personnel. Roads may be congested, so remain patient and focused.
Prepare your “Go Kit”: Have an emergency kit ready that includes essentials like water, food, medications, important documents, and supplies for your pets.
Help your neighbors: If you have the ability, check on neighbors who may need assistance evacuating, especially the elderly or those with disabilities.
Don’t return until it’s safe: Once evacuated, don’t return to your home until authorities have declared it safe.
Weather
Hot and very dry conditions will persist for much of the Intermountain West. The Inland Northwest and northern Great Basin can expect temperatures near or above 100°F, while inland California will reach up to 110°F. Minimum RH will drop to 3-15% east of the Cascades and Sierra to the Continental Divide, with poor overnight recovery. Slight cooling is expected west of the Cascades. Above-normal temperatures will spread into much of the northern Rockies, as well. Temperatures will exceed 100°F in the lower elevations of the southern Great Basin, West Slope, and southern Plains. The southern Plains will also experience breezy south winds and RH minima between 20-30%. Conditions remain hotter and drier than normal in the Four Corners to northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Isolated to scattered wet thunderstorms are forecast along and south of the Mogollon Rim and west of the Divide in New Mexico. Isolated mixed wet/dry thunderstorms capable of causing new ignitions are expected across far southern Nevada, southeast California, southwest Utah, northwest Arizona, and parts of the southern Plains. Alaska’s eastern interior remains warm and dry with isolated thunderstorms, raising the risk of new ignitions in the southeastern interior. The eastern U.S. will see near- seasonal temperatures, except for below-normal temperatures in the Southeast and well above-normal temperatures in Maine.
