as of October 10, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. MDT (on a scale from 1 to 5)
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Feb. 27, 2026
The national Preparedness Level remains at 1, but fire activity tells a story about how quickly conditions can shift this time of year.
Over the past week, firefighters responded to 617 new fires nationwide, with 46 new large incidents reported. As of today, 22 large fires have burned 50,652. Most of the current activity remains in the Southern Area, which is at Preparedness Level 3.
While many regions are still experiencing winter weather, parts of the South are seeing wind-driven runs in grass, brush and southern rough. Numerous residences have been threatened in Florida, Texas and Oklahoma. These early-season fires are a reminder that fire year is not confined to summer months.
Year-to-date, the nation has recorded 7,895 fires and 385,991 acres burned. For comparison, the 10-year average to date is 4,323 fires and 91,529 acres. Numbers alone do not tell the whole story, but they do reinforce an important truth: conditions, fuels and weather patterns vary widely across the country at any given time.
The good news is that initial attack remains strong. The vast majority of new starts are contained quickly, often within the first operational period. That success reflects coordinated interagency response and the commitment of firefighters, dispatchers, aviation resources and support personnel working together behind the scenes.
Where you live, simple actions matter. Secure trailer chains. Avoid parking on dry grass. Check local burn restrictions. Attend debris burns until they are completely out. One spark can change a community’s day.
Fire year is a shared responsibility. Whether you are in Florida, Oklahoma or California, preparedness starts close to home. It takes all of us.
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Warm, dry and breezy conditions are driving elevated to high fire potential across parts of the Southeast and Florida today, with gusty winds also affecting Montana and portions of the central and southern Plains. A cold front moving through Florida could bring scattered thunderstorms and lightning, creating the potential for new fire starts. Much of the West will remain mostly dry, with only light precipitation expected in parts of the central Intermountain West this weekend. Looking ahead, a wetter pattern may develop across the southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley next week, which could provide some relief in those areas.
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Number of new large fires or emergency response * New fires are identified with an asterisk |
39 | States currently reporting large fires: |
| Total number of large fires | 18 | |
| Acres from all active large fires | 48,596 | |
| Fires contained | 36 |
| 2026 (1/1/26-2/27/26) | Fires: 7,895 | Acres: 385,991 |
| 2025 (1/1/25-2/27/25) | Fires: 5,245 | Acres: 108,534 |
| 2024 (1/1/24-2/27/24) | Fires: 4,163 | Acres: 128,926 |
| 2023 (1/1/23-2/27/23) | Fires: 3,818 | Acres: 41,357 |
| 2022 (1/1/22-2/27/22) | Fires: 7,376 | Acres: 159,906 |
| 2021 (1/1/21-2/27/21) | Fires: 3,277 | Acres: 67,305 |
| 2020 (1/1/20-2/27/20) | Fires: 2,511 | Acres: 43,219 |
| 2019 (1/1/19-2/27/19) | Fires: 2,139 | Acres: 40,585 |
| 2018 (1/1/18-2/27/18) | Fires: 6,180 | Acres: 128,483 |
| 2017 (1/1/17-2/27/17) | Fires: 7,046 | Acres: 177,357 |
| 2016 (1/1/16-2/27/16) | Fires: 3,002 | Acres: 145,007 |
| 2016-2025 | Fires: 4,323 | Acres: 91,529 |
Alabama
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * County Road 2 | Alabama Forestry Commission | ST | 446 | 75 | Twenty miles south of Midway, AL |
Colorado
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Range 127A | Fort Carson Army Base | DoD | 350 | 30 | Sixteen miles south of Colorado Springs, CO | |
| * 113 | Logan County | CNTY | 4,000 | 100 | ||
| * Dahlberg | Douglas County | CNTY | 1,084 | 100 |
Florida
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills Branch | National Forests in Florida | USFS | 470 | 75 | Five miles southeast of Salt Springs, FL | |
| Foster Bridge | National Forests in Florida | USFS | 675 | 50 | Twelve miles south of Bristol, FL | |
| * National | Big Cypress National Preserve | NPS | 25,780 | 0 | One mile south of Miles City, FL | |
| * Rocky | Florida Forest Service | ST | 750 | 100 |
Georgia
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Hwy 301 | Georgia Forestry Commission | ST | 697 | 95 | One mile north of Folkston, GA |
Kansas
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Andrew Lane | Seward County | CNTY | 3,600 | 90 | Twelve miles northeast of Liberal, KS |
Louisiana
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Cluster | Kisatchie National Forest | USFS | 1,122 | 100 | ||
| * Fish Hatchery | Louisiana Office of Forestry | ST | 441 | 100 | ||
| * Wild Cow | Louisiana Office of Forestry | ST | 394 | 100 |
Mississippi
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Kataja | National Forests in Mississippi | USFS | 672 | 90 | Six miles southwest of New Augusta, MS | |
| * Range 6 | National Forests in Mississippi | USFS | 2,960 | 50 | Eight miles east of Brooklyn, MS | |
| * 305 H | National Forests in Mississippi | USFS | 315 | 100 | ||
| * Greene - Hwy 57 | Mississippi Forestry Commission | ST | 555 | 100 | ||
| * Hancock | Mississippi Forestry Commission | ST | 540 | 100 | ||
| * Jeff Davis | Mississippi Forestry Commission | ST | 324 | 100 | ||
| * Pearl River | Mississippi Forestry Commission | ST | 319 | 100 | ||
| Tiger Tank | National Forests in Mississippi | USFS | 1,800 | 100 | Four miles northeast of Brooklyn, MS |
Missouri
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Brushy | Mark Twain National Forest | USFS | 271 | 100 | ||
| * Red Point | Mark Twain National Forest | USFS | 101 | 100 | ||
| * Upton Road | Missouri Department of Conservation | ST | 550 | 100 |
New Mexico
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Las Vegas District | ST | 3,797 | 99 | Started on private land four miles northeast of Mosquero, NM |
Oklahoma
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Alabama Creek | Okmulgee Field Office | BIA | 739 | 90 | One mile southwest of Clearview, OK | |
| * East Tower | Osage Agency | BIA | 713 | 80 | Eight miles west of Bartlesville, OK | |
| * Horse Head | Okmulgee Field Office | BIA | 535 | 60 | Two miles southeast of Weleetka, OK | |
| * Nofire Hollow | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 352 | 80 | Four miles northeast of Caney Ridge, OK | |
| * Rattlesnake | Osage Agency | BIA | 498 | 80 | Three miles northeast of Ochelata, OK | |
| * Red Oak Peak | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 204 | 75 | One mile east of Red Oak, OK | |
| * Turkey Creek | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 733 | 70 | Four miles northeast of Slick, OK | |
| 43 | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 2,159 | 100 | Two miles southwest of Woodward, OK | |
| 615 | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 242 | 100 | Four miles south of Rose, OK | |
| * Blue Hog | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 340 | 100 | ||
| Chelsea | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 126 | 100 | Four miles northeast of Chelsea, OK | |
| * Devils Backbone | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 392 | 100 | ||
| Drowning Creek | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 122 | 100 | Two miles northwest of Jay, OK | |
| * High Point | Okmulgee Field Office | BIA | 187 | 100 | ||
| Hoppy Hill | Okmulgee Field Office | BIA | 236 | 100 | One mile north or Hannah, OK | |
| Morning | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 820 | 100 | Nine miles northwest of Balko, OK | |
| Poor Farm | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 9,565 | 100 | Seven miles southeast of Hartshorne, OK | |
| * Round House | Okmulgee Field Office | BIA | 265 | 100 | ||
| * Savage Highway | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 1,405 | 100 | ||
| Side Road | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 3,680 | 100 | Four miles southwest of Tyrone, OK | |
| Stevens | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 12,894 | 100 | Seven miles northwest of Hooker, OK | |
| * Turtle Shell | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | ST | 154 | 100 |
Texas
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Cypress Creek | National Forests And Grasslands In Texas | USFS | 5,375 | 15 | Five miles southeast of Zavalla, TX | |
| 8 Ball | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 13,500 | 100 | Approximately 12 miles west of Clarendon, Texas | 979-255-0591 |
| * Flat Creek | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 509 | 100 | ||
| Lavender | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 18,423 | 100 | 5 miles south of Boys Ranch, TX | 806-220-5156 |
| * Nebo Mountain | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 1,160 | 100 | 15 Miles Northeast of Fredericksburg, TX | 979-255-0591 |
| * River Boat | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 338 | 100 | 1.5 miles southeast of Jefferson, Texas. Marion County | 979-255-0591 |
| * Willard | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 540 | 100 | 10 Miles Southwest of Stratford, Texas. | 806-220-5156 |
