National Fire News

August 12, 2025

Thirty-five large fires are burning across the country, with 17,602 wildland firefighters and support personnel assigned. Six of these fires currently have residents under evacuation orders. Year to date, 43,213 wildfires have burned more than 3.63 million acres, above the 10-year average for number of fires but below average for acres burned.

Human activity continues to be a major cause of wildfires. Simple steps like ensuring campfires are cold to the touch before leaving, not parking vehicles on dry grass, and securing trailer chains so they do not spark can make the difference between a safe outing and a wildfire that threatens homes, communities, and the landscapes we all value. Prevention is a shared responsibility, and each of us plays a role in keeping firefighters, our neighbors, and public lands safe.

These actions reflect the 2025 National Fire Year Themes, where keeping firefighters and the public safe, working together to protect communities, reducing smoke impacts, and being responsible when enjoying public lands all rely on strong, ongoing cooperation and collaboration.

Predictive Services at the National Interagency Coordination Center currently has three fuels and fire behavior advisories in effect for parts of Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. People living in or visiting these areas, along with firefighting resources assigned there, are encouraged to review the advisories and be aware of the elevated risk factors.

Four military C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) are supporting suppression operations nationwide. Two are based in Colorado Springs, CO, and two are in Mesa, AZ, providing additional airtanker capacity when commercial airtankers are fully committed. Learn more about MAFFS.