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Current National Statistics

0 Total

New Large Fires

4 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

435,613 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 06:47

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

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National Fire News: October 10, 2025. The National Preparedness Level has decreased to a one (PL 1) today at 7:30 a.m. (MDT). Fuels and fire weather conditions continue to improve across most geographic areas. Resource ... capability is adequate with limited mobilization of resources occurring through the National Interagency Coordination Center at NIFC. Learn more about preparedness levels here: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

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As wildfire activity slows, the work is just ramping up at the Returns Warehouse with the Great Basin Cache! While fewer firefighters may be on the fireline, our cache personnel are busier than ever. The returns warehouse is ... seeing truckloads of gear and supplies coming back from incidents, where it’s cleaned, refurbished, and prepped for the next assignment. Behind the scenes, these crews make sure firefighters always have the equipment they need. Photos by Caleb Ashby.

Shifting from the fireline and spending everyday with your crew, to the off-season can be challenging. Know you aren't alone. If you need support, don't hesitate to reach out. Resources listed below.👇

As September and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month come to a close, we want to remind our wildland fire community that support doesn’t stop here. Your health and wellbeing matter every day. The Federal Wildland Firefighter ... Health and Wellbeing Program is here for you, with mental health resources, contacts, and tools to help you and your families. Explore resources at: https://health.nifc.gov/ And remember, if you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.

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 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center

Smoke from the Gifford Fire in California.

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.