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Current National Statistics

4 Total

New Large Fires

33 Incidents

Large Fires Being Suppressed

766,932 Acres

Burned in Large Fires

Last Updated:

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 07:31

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

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National Fire News: July 29, 2025. Firefighters remain busy, with more than 11,600 personnel assigned, including 240 crews, 494 engines, and 104 helicopters, supporting multiple large fires nationwide. Many of these incidents are ... human-caused, the result of sparks, campfires, equipment, or debris burning gone wrong. So far in 2025, nearly 93% of all wildfires have been started by people. California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma top the list for human-caused fires, with more than 13,000 fires between them. Let’s not lose momentum. As we move through the peak of summer, every safe choice matters. Behind every fire is a story of landscapes reshaping, communities preparing, and fire personnel working long hours in tough conditions. This is the time of year where every decision counts. Whether you're exploring public lands or tending to your own backyard, you have a role in shaping the outcomes of this fire year. Let’s do our part to prevent new starts and support those on the frontlines. This morning, the National Preparedness Level decreased to 3 (PL3). Historically, a PL3 this time of year aligns with average activity for late July, but it’s a reminder that we’re still in the heart of the fire year. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025 Photo 1 on the Monroe Canyon Fire, Utah; photo from InciWeb. Photo 2 on the Pomas Fire, Washington; photo courtesy of Burlington Fire Department. Photo 3 on the Burdoin Fire, Washington; photo from InciWeb.

National Fire News: July 29, 2025. The National Preparedness Level has decreased to 3 (PL3) as today at 7:30 a.m. (MDT). While significant fire activity continues across multiple geographic areas, the availability of ... firefighting resources has improved. Over the past several days, the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) has seen fewer requests for crews, engines, and aircraft, and most nationally shared resources are now more readily available. This easing in demand allows for greater flexibility to support fires across the country while maintaining initial attack strength. #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025 📸Monroe Canyon Fire, Utah. Photo from InciWeb.

National Fire News: July 28, 2025. While the weather may feel a bit calmer in some areas today, now is the perfect time to double down on fire prevention. We're still in the heart of summer, and dry fuels across much of the West ... mean the potential for wildfires remains high. Since January 1, nearly 40,000 wildfires have burned more than 3 million acres. More than 11,800 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to wildfires across the country, including six new large fires reported yesterday. Very dry air and poor overnight humidity recovery continue across much of Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Breezy southwest winds are expected in parts of Nevada and Utah. Thunderstorms, both wet and dry, may pop up from California to Montana and as far east as New Mexico. Even one lightning strike or careless spark can ignite fast-spreading fires in these conditions. Two Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisories remain in effect: ➡One for Nevada, highlighting very dry fine fuels and above-normal grass loading. ➡One for south central Utah and surrounding areas, where critically dry fuels and recent lightning ignitions have led to rapid fire growth. Whether you’re camping, working outdoors, or just driving down the highway, small actions make a big difference. Secure trailer chains, park only on dirt or gravel, and make sure any fire you light is completely out and cold to the touch. 🔥More NFN: https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

National Fire News: July 27, 2025. Across much of the West, the landscape is bone-dry and temperatures are high, even as thunderstorms roll through bringing lightning, and not always much rain. It’s a reminder that summer ... isn’t winding down yet when it comes to wildfire danger. In places like Nevada, Utah, and eastern Idaho, relative humidity is dropping into the single digits, and breezy winds are increasing fire risk. Nationwide, more than 12,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to 40 large uncontained fires. Crews are managing challenging conditions in multiple states, and two new large fires were reported just yesterday. This time of year, a single spark can lead to big consequences. Whether you’re camping, driving, or working outdoors, you can be part of the solution. Check local fire restrictions before lighting a campfire, secure trailer chains to prevent sparks, and avoid parking on dry grass. If you’re headed out to enjoy your public lands, pack a shovel, extra water, and the knowledge it takes to prevent a wildfire. It takes all of us, firefighters, land managers, and you, to protect what we love. Let’s work together to stay safe, respect the land, and reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires this weekend. 🔥More NFN: www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

National Fire News: July 26, 2025. Across the country today, 13,234 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, with 280 crews, 548 engines, and 113 helicopters supporting fire suppression efforts. ... Sixteen complex incident management teams are coordinating response. Since January 1, 39,441 wildfires have burned an estimated 2,991,595 acres, which is already well above the 10-year average for number of fires. While fire activity varies by region, recent lightning has sparked new starts in dry landscapes. Many areas are experiencing hot, dry, and windy conditions, setting the stage for fire to spread quickly. Lightning is a powerful force of nature, and it’s also one of the leading natural causes of wildfires. Here’s how you can stay safe and help prevent wildfires during storms: ➡When thunder roars, go indoors. Take shelter in a building or enclosed vehicle. ➡Avoid open spaces, isolated trees, and high ground. Crouch low if caught outdoors. ➡Never handle flammable materials or metal tools during a storm. ➡Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before resuming outdoor activities. If you're recreating on public lands, be fire aware in every way, not just when skies are clear. A campfire, an untended barbecue, or even vehicle sparks can still cause a wildfire long after a storm has passed. Prevention is a year-round responsibility. 🔥More NFN: www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

🔥 Saturday reminder: Many everyday activities can unintentionally spark a wildfire. Nearly 37,000 human-caused wildfires have already burned 1.5 million acres during Fire Year 2025. Let’s work together to prevent the ... preventable. By reducing human-caused wildfires, we allow firefighters to focus on lightning-caused fires, and help protect our firefighters, communities, and natural landscapes. #WildfirePrevention Graphic courtesy NWS

This week’s Wildfire Week in Review takes you across the country to where wildland firefighters and support personnel have been hard at work, responding to wildfires, protecting communities, and safeguarding natural landscapes. ... So far this year, 39,169 wildfires have burned nearly 3 million acres. As of July 25, 2025, all geographic areas remain at Preparedness Level (PL) 3 or below, while the national level remains at PL4. #FireYear2025 #WildfireWeekInReview

National Fire News: July 25, 2025. Two new large fires were reported since yesterday morning for a national total of 53. 13,720 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned, including 298 crews, 578 engines, and 113 ... helicopters. Some ebb and flow of activity at the national level throughout the fire year is not unusual, and the potential for new starts is always present. Fire danger remains high in northern and eastern Nevada, where a new fuels and fire behavior advisory warns of critically dry vegetation, including standing dead trees and drought-stressed live fuels, along with above average grass growth. That mix creates the potential for fast-moving fires. See all current fuels and fire behavior advisories here: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive-services/fuels-fire-danger Let’s work together to avoid adding to the statistics. Be sure to check local fire restrictions, secure trailer chains, and avoid driving or parking on dry grass. Put campfires completely out and never leave them unattended. As the National Fire Year Themes reminds us: it takes all of us to prevent wildfires. 🔥More NFN: www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn #NationalFireNews #FireYear2025

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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.