National Fire News

June 2, 2025

Wildland fire knows no borders and neither does the spirit of cooperation that defines our fire community.

This week, National Interagency Fire Center partners are mobilizing approximately 150 federal firefighting personnel to support wildfire suppression efforts in Canada, where fire activity has escalated significantly. In response to extreme conditions, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) has raised its National Preparedness Level to 5, the highest level.

Firefighters and support personnel from several U.S. federal wildland fire agencies are preparing to assist in Alberta and Manitoba. Resources include a complex incident management team, fireline management personnel, and several interagency hotshot crews. 

This cross-border support is made possible through a long-standing agreement between the United States and Canada, first established in 1982. It’s a partnership rooted in shared landscapes, common challenges, and a mutual commitment to protecting lives, property, and natural resources.

As the fire season intensifies across North America, this mobilization reflects the core values of our wildland fire community: cooperation, readiness, and service.

Continued coordination at both the national and geographic levels will ensure that we remain at appropriate staffing levels across the country to assist with current and expected fire conditions in the U.S.

For more information on how we support other countries, visit our International Support page. To follow the latest wildfire updates from Canada, visit the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre at https://ciffc.net.

In the United States, there are six large wildfires under full suppression strategies and one under a strategy other than full suppression, across five geographic areas. Nearly 1,400 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the nation. Since January 1, 28,120 fires have been reported, for a total acreage of 1,156,100. 

Fuels and fire behavior advisories are in place for southeast Arizona and the White Mountains/Gila Region and southcentral New Mexico Mountains. For a look at predicted fire risk through August 2025, see the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook. 

Thanks for being part of the solution. Each action you take, whether it's preparing your home, staying informed, or recreating responsibly, helps build a stronger, more fire-adapted community. The 2025 National Fire Year Themes highlight our shared commitment to safety, innovation, and collaboration. Together, we’re using the lessons of the past and the tools of today to protect what we value for tomorrow.