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Current National Statistics

3 Total

New Large Fires

32 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

655,999 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 09:10

* Source for statistics is the Incident Management Situation Report published by the National Interagency Coordination Center.

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National Fire News: July 8, 2025. Across the country, three new large fires were reported since yesterday morning, for a total of 32 large fires being suppressed, and 81 being managed under strategies other than full suppression. ... More than 8,200 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including a complex incident management team and overhead personnel assisting fire suppression efforts in Canada. Wildfire activity is increasing across several regions, with July bringing above normal potential in the Great Basin, Southwest, Northern Rockies, and parts of California and the Northwest. In southwest Utah, critically dry grasses and shrubs are fueling fast-moving fires. What do we mean when we say “strategies other than full suppression”? When wildland fires threaten communities, historic places, natural resources, etc., firefighters will usually attempt to suppress the fire (put it out) completely. However, sometimes the strategy that is more ecologically healthy or safe is to allow naturally-ignited fires (usually lightning strikes) to spread naturally and self-extinguish, particularly in ecosystems that are adapted to fire. Sometimes firefighters will suppress one flank of the fire but allow it to continue burning in another direction (away from people and infrastructure!). Wildland fire managers are responsible for determining which management tool is right for the situation at hand. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Congratulations to BLM Oregon & Washington's Vale District for receiving the 2025 Pulaski Award! The Pulaski Award is presented on the recommendation of the fire directors located here at NIFC. The Vale District was recently ... honored with the award to recognize their outstanding group performance in fire management and firefighter safety during the busy 2024 fire year. Stay safe and continue the excellent work in fire year 2025! Bureau of Land Management Fire

National Fire News: July 7, 2025. Across the country, three new large fires were reported since yesterday morning, for a total of 31 large fires being suppressed, and 80 being managed under strategies other than full suppression. ... More than 8,400 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including a complex incident management team and 54 overhead personnel assisting fire suppression efforts in Canada. Wildfire activity is increasing across several regions, with July bringing above normal potential in the Great Basin, Southwest, Northern Rockies, and parts of California and the Northwest. In southwest Utah, critically dry grasses and shrubs are fueling fast-moving fires. Learn more by checking out the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook and the Southwest Utah Advisory. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn 🔥Outlook: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf 🔥Southwest Utah advisory: https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NICC/2-Predictive%20Services/Fuels-Fire%20Danger/Fuels-Fire-Behavior-Advisory_Southwest-Utah_20250627.pdf #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Fireline 5K - 2024

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day from the National Interagency Fire Center! As you celebrate, please help prevent wildfires. Remember that fireworks are prohibited on public lands, leave those to the professionals! ... Spark safety, not wildfires this 4th of July. 📸Photo 1 of Logan IHC. Photo 2 in the Great Basin Incident Support Cache (photo by Caleb Ashby). Photo 3 of BLM Idaho Fire at NIFC (photo by Caleb Ashby).

National Fire News: July 3, 2025. As we move into the heart of summer, wildland fire activity continues across many parts of the country. Nine new large fires were reported, with 31 uncontained and 67 being managed under ... strategies other than full suppression. Nearly 6,900 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country. One incident management team and 91 personnel are also supporting our partners in Canada. So far this year, 34,937 wildfires have burned more than 1.95 million acres, slightly below the 10-year average for acreage, but well above average for number of fires. This week, we also pause to reflect during the Week of Remembrance, a time dedicated to honoring those we’ve lost in the line of duty. Today, we remember Dave Ruhl, who died in 2015 on the Frog Fire. His story reminds us of the importance of strong communication and sound scouting practices on the fireline. These lessons, shared openly and courageously, make our crews, our decisions, and our entire wildland fire system safer. Take a moment to find out more about the Frog Fire: https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-remembrance/2025-week-of-remembrance-day-4 🎆With the Fourth of July around the corner, it’s important to celebrate with care. Each year, fireworks spark wildfires that threaten homes, wildlife habitat, and firefighter safety. Leave fireworks to the professionals, especially on or near public lands, and find other ways to light up the night that don’t carry the risk of fire. Wildland fire activity is picking up across multiple regions, and the July outlook points to above normal potential for significant wildfires in the Great Basin, Southwest, Northern Rockies, and parts of California and the Northwest. Persistent hot, dry conditions are increasing the risk for fast-moving fires, especially in places like southwest Utah, where fine fuels like grass and shrubs are critically dry and continuous across the landscape. A new fuels and fire behavior advisory warns that recent lightning ignitions have spread rapidly, an urgent reminder to stay informed, follow local fire restrictions, and take extra care with anything that could spark a wildfire. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn

In conjunction with National Wildland Firefighter Day, the Idaho Governor Brad Little has declared today as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day. Thank you to the wildland firefighters with the Idaho Department of Lands and all state ... partners! #ItTakesAllOfUs

On National Wildland Firefighter Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who answer the call to fight wildfires and the dedicated support personnel that make it all possible. We thank all of those across ... the nation who participated in the virtual Fireline 5k to honor wildland firefighters and support personnel. Wildfires transcend boundaries, requiring a collaborative and coordinated response. Interagency partnerships play a vital role in achieving this. We would like to acknowledge the significance of our partnerships and express gratitude to those in wildland fire at all levels. This includes, federal, state, local, Tribal, military, and contract resources. The coordination and cooperation between these entities creates a more efficient and effective response to wildfire. By pooling resources, sharing expertise, and fostering open communication, we can tackle wildfires with greater strength and unity. Let us recognize and appreciate the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our interagency partners in safeguarding our communities and environment. On the fourth annual National Wildland Firefighter Day and one that falls on the heels of a terrible tragedy in northern Idaho, we hold our fire family close. Thank you to those who are dedicated to protecting lives, communities, and our natural landscapes. #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay #NWFFD

Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center

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The United States federal wildland fire community is a vast network of dedicated public servants, made up of the combined wildland fire workforces 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, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Together, these agencies manage wildland fire on nearly 700 million acres of federal public land, approximately one-fifth of the total land area in the United States.

NIFC is home to the national wildland fire management programs of these federal agencies, in addition to partners including the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Weather Service, and the Department of Defense. These entities work together to provide leadership, policy oversight, and coordination to the nation’s wildland fire programs.

In recent years, the shared mission at NIFC has grown to include all types of fire management, including hazardous fuels treatments, integrated fire and land-use planning, and more. Fire management under this larger and more diverse umbrella aims not only to achieve fire suppression goals, but to accomplish a broad spectrum of natural resource objectives in an efficient, cost-effective manner.