Firefighters are working to suppress and contain 39 large fires across the country. 12,971 firefighters and support personnel are engaged in nationwide fire activity, including 252 crews, 807 engines, and 126 helicopters. New large incidents were reported in multiple geographic areas, especially Northwest and Southern.
So far this year, 38,541 fires have burned more than 3.4 million acres across the United States.
Two MAFFS (modular airborne firefighting system) C-130 airtankers and support personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing (CA Air National Guard) have been deployed to San Bernardino, CA and Santa Maria, CA to support wildland fire operations nationally.
Target shooting is a common cause of accidental fire starts in some areas. Always shoot in areas free of dry grass, bushes, or other flammable materials, and use targets that won't spark. Metal targets are notorious for causing sparks that grow into wildfires. Keep a fire extinguisher and/or water nearby just in case. By being cautious and responsible, you can help protect public and private lands from the dangers of wildfire.
Weather
Above normal temperatures will combine with breezy southwest to west winds at 12-22 mph with gusts to 30 mph and afternoon relative humidities of 5-15% to elevate fire weather conditions across the southern and western Great Basin, northern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico, far southwestern Colorado, northeastern California, and much of the Inland Northwest. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible over the Upper Mississippi Valley with areas of showers and storms likely across the central Plains, Mid-Mississippi Valley, and Mid-Atlantic States. More scattered showers and storms are forecast over the southern Great Lakes and the Northeast with lesser storm chances over the Southeast. Hot, dry and windy conditions are expected over the eastern Carolinas and northern Florida elevating fire potential once again. Dry conditions will continue in northeast Minnesota with minimum relative humidity falling to 38-43%. Above normal temperatures will continue in eastern Interior Alaska with isolated thunderstorms, while cooler conditions move into the western half of the state.
Daily statistics
Number of new large fires or emergency response * New fires are identified with an asterisk
