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Coordination and cooperation in wildland fire management.
Current National Statistics
3 Total
New Large Fires
19 Incidents
Large Fires Being Suppressed
633,620 Acres
Burned in Large Fires
Last Updated:
* Source for statistics is the Incident Management Situation Report published by the National Interagency Coordination Center.
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The wildland fire community stands together always. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands firefighter who died Friday after being struck by a falling tree while assisting ... prescribed fire operations on the U.S. Forest Service - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. #NeverForgotten
Today, we pause to honor Mark Urban, a Bureau of Land Management Fire Great Basin Smokejumper who lost his life in a smokejumping accident near Prairie, Idaho, on September 27, 2013.
Mark left a lasting impact on the Great Basin ... Smokejumper program and the National Interagency Fire Center community.
This year, Mark's day of remembrance coincides with National Public Lands Day, a day dedicated to volunteering to restore America's public lands. Each spring, before the smokejumper's days are dedicated to initial attack response, they honor Mark by restoring the "Urban Connector" trail. This trail is nestled in the Ridge to Rivers trail system, enjoyed by both hikers and mountain bikers alike.
With these days aligning, we are reminded of Mark’s legacy and the ongoing commitment of wildland firefighters to protect and preserve the lands we all share.
Whether you’re volunteering today on our public lands or giving your time throughout the year, thank you for helping care for the places we all share.
National Fire News: September 26, 2025. Firefighters are suppressing 25 large fires across the country, 13 of which are located in the Northwest geographic area. 8,601 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to ... incidents. Year-to-date, 52,112 wildfires have been reported nationwide, for a total acreage of 4,489,828.
Fire activity continues to trend downward at a national level. Going forward, National Fire News will be updated on Fridays only until fire activity increases or other needs call for more frequent updates.
Cooler weather doesn’t always mean safer weather. In fact, cold fronts and seasonal wind patterns can create some of the most dangerous fire conditions of the year. Cold fronts often bring a powerful mix of gusty winds and very dry air. That combination can dry out grasses, leaves, and needles in just hours and push flames quickly across the landscape. Sometimes, these fronts arrive with little or no rain – just sudden, shifting winds that can make a fire change direction in an instant. Even before the front arrives, the atmosphere can stir up strong, dry prefrontal winds, quietly setting the stage for rapid fire growth. On the West Coast, downslope winds such as Santa Ana and Diablo events hit hardest in the fall and early winter, blasting valleys and foothills with hot, dry gusts even while air temperatures feel mild. Bureau of Land Management Public Affairs Specialist Sarah Holm explores this topic in her recent blog post: https://www.blm.gov/blog/2025-09-25/more-summer-threat-protecting-public-lands-fall-fires
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National Fire News: September 25, 2025. Firefighters are suppressing 22 large fires across the country, nine of which are located in Washington. 8,946 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents.
... Year-to-date, 51,823 wildfires have been reported nationwide, for a total acreage of 4,488,530.
While the activity of fire year 2025 continues on a downward trend, many areas of the country remain extremely dry. Don't let the cooler temperatures make you complacent about fire safety at home and on your public lands. Whether you are enjoying a campfire or using a burn barrel to clean up your property, make sure your fire is in an area clear of vegetation that could ignite, keep an eye on embers, and be prepared to put your fire out if the wind picks up. Fire is a useful tool and can be a cozy pleasure, but we must treat it like the responsibility that it is, for the sake of our communities and natural spaces.
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Inspiring the next generation of aviators in wildland fire!
What a fantastic time connecting with bright, motivated future aviators at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day in the City of Boise.
A big thank you to Gem State Chapter ... Women in Aviation for welcoming us back for a second year!
National Fire News: September 24, 2025. Across the country, 32 large fires are actively burning, together having consumed 435,903 acres. Today, 9,669 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents.
... Year-to-date, the United States has experienced 51,549 wildfires that have burned 4,488,364 acres. For comparison, the 10-year average for this date is 45,317 wildfires and 6,354,518 acres burned.
With the arrival of fall, many land managers are turning attention toward fuels management. These are planned activities such as prescribed fire and thinning that reduce the vegetation available to burn in future wildfires. The 2025 National Fire Year Themes highlight that fuels management is a cornerstone of reducing wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and cultural resources. By carefully planning these treatments under the right conditions, managers help landscapes become more resilient, lowering the chance that future fires will be as damaging.
More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the Forest Service is investing $200 million in 58 projects through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program!
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National Fire News: September 23, 2025. The National Preparedness Level has decreased to a two (PL2) today at 7:30 a.m. (MDT).
While significant fire activity continues across multiple Geographic Areas, there has been a notable ... decrease in initial attack and new large fires nationally over the pasts several weeks.
Active Geographic Areas are requiring limited national support to accomplish incident management objectives, and ordering through the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) has been light. Currently, there is high availability of all nationally shared resources, with no competition.
What is a preparedness level? Levels range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), based on fire activity, weather, fuel conditions, and resource availability. This level is set by the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) to help ensure enough crews, aircraft, and equipment are available for new incidents across the country.
Learn more about preparedness levels here: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information
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Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center
The United States federal wildland fire community is more than agencies and acronyms, it’s a nationwide team of dedicated public servants working together to protect people, communities, and landscapes. This interagency workforce brings together the wildland fire programs of the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Collectively, they manage wildland fire on nearly 700 million acres of federal public land, about one-fifth of the entire United States.
At the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), these agencies unite with key partners such as the National Association of State Foresters, U.S. Fire Administration, National Weather Service, and Department of Defense. Here, collaboration happens daily, sharing information, shaping policy, and coordinating resources to ensure a unified approach to wildland fire management.
In recent years, this shared mission has expanded beyond suppression. Fire management now includes hazardous fuels treatments, integrated fire and land-use planning, and other proactive strategies. These efforts aim not only to stop destructive wildfires, but also to promote healthy, resilient landscapes and safeguard natural resources. By working together, the wildland fire community strives to meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s.
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