as of July 18 at 7:30 a.m. MDT (on a scale from 1 to 5)
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August 14, 2024
As of this morning, 75 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies nationwide. Current wildfires have burned 2,337,468 acres. More than 26,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to wildfires, including 21 complex and 5 Type 1 incident management teams, 578 crews, 1,357 engines, 152 helicopters, and six Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS. Sixty fireline management personnel from Australia and New Zealand are assigned to support large fires in the Northwest Area.
Since January 1, 29,785 wildfires have burned 5,365,192 acres in the United States. This is about one million acres above the 10-year average number of acres burned. More than 25,600 wildfires have been caused by people (and thus could have been prevented), compared to only about 3,700 ignited by lightning. As wildfires continue to threaten communities and natural landscapes, it's crucial that we all do our part to prevent new fires from starting. Remember, it only takes a single spark to start a wildfire, but together, we can prevent them.
Evacuation orders are in effect on 16 wildfires. If you're in an area threatened by wildfires, your safety is the top priority. When evacuation orders are issued, it's crucial to act quickly and follow the guidance of local authorities. Remember, your safety and the safety of your loved ones is what matters most. Trust the experts, follow evacuation orders, and stay safe. Learn more about evacuation plans and animal evacuation tips at https://www.ready.gov/
There are fuels and fire behavior advisories issued for Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Wyoming, Southwest Oregon, the region east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington, and California. Residents, travelers, or workers on their way to any of these states should be advised and familiarize themselves with the elevated risks.
For more information about the mobilization of wildland firefighters from Australia and New Zealand visit the international support page.
Note: The current reporting from source data for year-to-date figures appears to be underreporting fire acreage in some geographic areas affecting the overall national statistics. Given the very high tempo and scale of national current fire activity, there will be delays in reconciling, especially from areas with large fires and dynamic fire activity. Adjustments may occur as the accuracy of fire locations, mapping and final fire reporting is reconciled.
A shortwave trough will continue to move across the northern Rockies while weak high pressure briefly redevelops over the West Coast in advance of another West Coast trough, with little change in temperatures, on average. Less shower and thunderstorm activity is expected across the West as compared to recent days. The monsoon will be less active, and any thunderstorms will likely be focused over New Mexico. The main threat for mixed wet and dry thunderstorms will be in the Rockies from Montana to northern Colorado. Very dry conditions will remain over the interior portions of the West, especially the Great Basin, though not quite as widespread as earlier in the week. The driest conditions will be focused over the interior of southern California through Nevada with RH as low as 5-20%. Less dry air is expected farther north into southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho as well as the Columbia Basin. Areas of breezy westerly winds will continue through the Cascade gaps and across portions of California and Nevada, though weaker than earlier in the week, while breezy westerly winds will expand farther south into southern California. Hot, dry, and breezy conditions will also continue for parts of the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast with chances for scattered afternoon thunderstorms along the northern Gulf Coast. Mild and dry conditions are expected for eastern Interior Alaska, while Tropical Storm Ernesto brings heavy rain and gusty winds to Puerto Rico into this afternoon before it moves north away from the island.
| Number of new large fires or emergency response * New fires are identified with an asterisk |
1 | States currently reporting large fires: |
| Total number of active large fires Total does not include individual fires within complexes. |
75 | |
| Acres from active fires | 2,337,468 | |
| Fires contained | 2 |
| 2024 (1/1/24-8/14/24) | Fires: 29,785 | Acres: 5,365,192 |
| 2023 (1/1/23-8/14/23) | Fires: 34,454 | Acres: 1,624,622 |
| 2022 (1/1/22-8/14/22) | Fires: 42,211 | Acres: 5,909,620 |
| 2021 (1/1/21-8/14/21) | Fires: 40,263 | Acres: 3,923,553 |
| 2020 (1/1/20-8/14/20) | Fires: 35,671 | Acres: 2,371,489 |
| 2019 (1/1/19-8/14/19) | Fires: 29,846 | Acres: 3,666,789 |
| 2018 (1/1/18-8/14/18) | Fires: 40,384 | Acres: 5,778,148 |
| 2017 (1/1/17-8/14/17) | Fires: 41,878 | Acres: 6,288,123 |
| 2016 (1/1/16-8/14/16) | Fires: 37,194 | Acres: 3,873,440 |
| 2015 (1/1/15-8/14/15) | Fires: 40,085 | Acres: 6,706,681 |
| 2014 (1/1/14-8/14/14) | Fires: 36,305 | Acres: 2,570,275 |
| 2014-2023 | Fires: 37,638 | Acres: 4,222,803 |
Arizona
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clair | Tonto National Forest | USFS | 2,170 | 89 | Cave Creek, 2 miles south of Horseshoe Dam. | 480-647-8082 |
| Deer | Tonto National Forest | USFS | 378 | 67 | Thirty-two miles northeast of Fountain Hills, AZ | |
| Element | Colorado River District | BLM | 5,364 | 40 | 12 miles north of Kingman | (928) 362-0549 |
| Sheep | Tonto National Forest | USFS | 2,483 | 26 | Ten miles northeast of Cave Creek, AZ | |
| Skeleton | Phoenix District Office | BLM | 24,034 | 77 | 11 miles north of Black Canyon City, AZ | 602-867-5411 |
California
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Kern County Fire Department | ST | 427 | 95 | One mile south of Twin Oaks, CA | 559-855-5355 |
| Boise | Six Rivers National Forest | USFS | 4,270 | 0 | Southeast of Orleans, Six Rivers National Forest | 707 572-4860 |
| Borel | Sequoia National Forest | USFS | 59,288 | 91 | 3 miles SW of Lake Isabella | 559-481-7849 |
| Crozier | Amador-El Dorado Unit | ST | 1,938 | 61 | Northwest of Slate Mountain, El Dorado County | 530-621-7676 |
| Hill | Six Rivers National Forest | USFS | 7,224 | 98 | Humboldt County, CA. Approx. 8 miles south of Willow Creek | 530-414-9056 |
| Middle | Yosemite National Park | NPS | 310 | 60 | Near the Middle Fork of the Tuolumne River, west of White Wolf Lodge. | 209.347.7268 |
| Park | Butte Unit | ST | 429,259 | 40 | Upper Bidwell Park, Butte County, Tehama County, Shasta County | (530) 487-0857 |
| Trout | Sequoia National Forest | USFS | 23,597 | 70 | Eighteen miles north of Kernville, CA |
Colorado
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mountain | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland | USFS | 9,668 | 94 | Seven miles west of Loveland, CO | (970) 980-2500 |
| Bucktail | Montrose County | CNTY | 7,202 | 83 | 5 miles NE of Nucla, CO | 970-823-4060 |
Florida
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Green Radar | Florida Forest Service | ST | 500 | 95 | Started on private land three miles north of Fort Green, FL | |
| FL-FLS-241800057 | Florida Forest Service | ST | 6,250 | 100 | Started on private land 20 miles south of Belle Glade, FL |
Idaho
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Creek Complex | Idaho Panhandle National Forest | USFS | 432 | 20 | The fires are burning along both sides of the Bluff Ridge, approximately 13 1/2 miles southeast of Avery, ID; five and a half miles west from Gold Creek Campground; and approximately two miles northwest of Junction Ridge. | 208-557-8813 |
| Boulder | Boise National Forest | USFS | 1,908 | 7 | 9 Miles southwest of Cascade, Idaho. | 208-462-0345 |
| Bulltrout | Boise National Forest | USFS | 271 | 92 | 15 miles WNW OF Stanley, ID | 208-992-3045 |
| Dollar | Boise National Forest | USFS | 1,580 | 0 | 18 mi. NE of Cascade, Idaho | 208-462-0345 |
| Farrow | Payette National Forest | USFS | 300 | 0 | Forty-eight miles southeast of Elk City, ID | 208-634-6945 |
| Flat | Southwest Supervisory Area Office | ST | 2,313 | 14 | Eleven miles north of Idaho City, ID | |
| Goat | Boise National Forest | USFS | 683 | 0 | 11 miles SE of Cascade, Idaho | 208-462-0345 |
| Limepoint | Payette National Forest | USFS | 31,256 | 38 | 8 miles NE of Oxbow Dam | 208-992-3032 |
| Middle Fork Complex | Boise National Forest | USFS | 7,701 | 0 | 9 miles east of Garden Valley, ID | (208) 992 3045 |
| Paddock | Boise District | BLM | 187,185 | 60 | 20 miles north of Emmett, Idaho | 208-384-3378 |
| Snag | Boise National Forest | USFS | 17,118 | 0 | 9.5 miles East of Cascade, Idaho | 208-462-0345 |
| Wapiti | Boise National Forest | USFS | 3,104 | 0 | 2 miles southwest of Grandjean, ID | 208-992-3045 |
| Wolf Creek | Payette National Forest | USFS | 1,154 | 61 | 5 miles west of Donnelly, ID | 208-462-0345 |
| Wye | Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests | USFS | 3,760 | 0 | Approximately four and a half miles northwest of Freeman Peak and seven miles northeast of the Moose Creek Airstrip | 208-935-6134 |
Montana
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon | Meagher County | ST | 230 | 10 | 31 Miles Southeast of Cascade, MT | 406-403-7965 |
| Black Mountain | Helena - Lewis and Clark National Forest | USFS | 182 | 87 | 6 miles northwest of Lincoln. Mont. | 406-594-6497 |
| Elkhorn Ridge | Bitterroot National Forest | USFS | 500 | 0 | West Fork District | |
| Grouse | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest | USFS | 4,166 | 22 | Ten miles southwest of Wise River, MT | 406-924-3831 |
Nevada
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Canyon | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest | USFS | 4,104 | 0 | Thirty-five miles southwest of Ely, NV | |
| Gold Ranch | Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District | CNTY | 657 | 80 | Two miles southwest of Verdi, NV | |
| Paws Pocket | Lake Mead National Recreation Area | NPS | 449 | 100 |
Oregon
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Complex | Pendleton Unit | ST | 182,870 | 87 | West and south of Ukiah, OR | 541-612-0744 |
| Cliff Mountain | Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | USFS | 1,108 | 20 | Twenty-five miles east of Joseph, OR | |
| Courtrock | Fossil Unit | ST | 20,019 | 99 | 7.1 Miles south of Monument, OR | 541-208-4369 |
| Crazy Creek | Ochoco National Forest | USFS | 86,603 | 63 | Crazy Creek:16 miles north of Paulina, OR | 541-208-1768 |
| Diamond Complex | Umpqua National Forest | USFS | 8,885 | 29 | 18 miles southwest of Chemult, Oregon | 541-375-0367 |
| Dixon | Umpqua National Forest | USFS | 1,997 | 0 | Tiller, Oregon | 541-832-4343 |
| Elk Lane | Prineville District | BLM | 5,176 | 95 | Six miles west of Madras, OR | |
| Falls | Malheur National Forest | USFS | 151,399 | 87 | 20 miles NW of Burns | 541-208-4370 |
| Homestead Complex | Umpqua National Forest | USFS | 4,387 | 17 | Thirty miles northeast of Glide Oregon | 541-208-7100 |
| Lane 1 | Medford Unit | ST | 23,451 | 26 | Approximately 16 miles SE of Springfield, OR | (541) 649-2399 |
| Lone Rock | Prineville District | BLM | 137,222 | 98 | Lonerock stretching to west of HWY 207 and south to HWY 19 | 541-208-4369 |
| Middle Fork | Crater Lake National Park | NPS | 5,039 | 0 | Middle Fork area, west of Crater Lake, Crater Lake National Park | 541-375-0367 |
| Ore | Willamette National Forest | USFS | 2,727 | 15 | Eight miles southeast of Oakridge, OR | 541-208-1262 |
| Red | Deschutes National Forest | USFS | 659 | 0 | Diamond Peak Wilderness | 541-208-1766 |
| Sand | Malheur National Forest | USFS | 7,582 | 92 | 9 miles SW of Ripplebrook, OR, on the Mt. Hood National Forest | 541-208-1743 |
| Sandstone | Mt. Hood National Forest | USFS | 625 | 0 | 9 miles SW of Ripplebrook, OR, on the Mt. Hood National Forest | 541-208-1743 |
| Telephone | Malheur National Forest | USFS | 53,989 | 64 | 16 miles north east of Burns, Oregon | 541-208-4370 |
| Town Gulch | Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | USFS | 18,188 | 42 | Eagle Creek Rd Area, 24 Miles East of Baker City OR, 8 Miles N of Richland, OR | 541-208-7092 |
| Warner Peak | Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex | FWS | 61,330 | 19 | 3 miles East of Plush, on the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge | |
| Whisky Creek | Mt. Hood National Forest | USFS | 1,903 | 0 | East fork of Herman Creek, 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, OR | 541-208-1743 |
| Willamette Complex | Willamette National Forest | USFS | 13,891 | 48 | Willamette Complex fires are to the north and south of Oakridge. | 541-208-1742 |
Texas
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Creek 232 | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 1,200 | 50 | Started on private land five miles southwest of Throckmorton, TX | |
| Robertson | Texas A & M Forest Service | ST | 1,400 | 90 | Started on private land one mile northeast of Breckenridge, TX |
Washington
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Creek | Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources | ST | 24,091 | 60 | 1 mile west of Hwy 129 and Grand Ronde river intersection | 509-210-2928 |
| Easy | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | USFS | 2,130 | 0 | North Cascades Hwy 20 Corridor, 17 air miles west of Mazama, WA | 541-861-5808 |
| Miners | Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest | USFS | 798 | 0 | 21 air miles east of Darrington, WA | 360-859-9262 |
| Pincer Two | Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest | USFS | 115 | 0 | Johannesburg Mountain. 1 Mile East of Mineral Park C.G. | 360-859-9262 |
| Pioneer | Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources | ST | 38,480 | 13 | Approximate start 10 miles southeast of Stehekin, WA | 541-861-5808 |
| Retreat | Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources | ST | 45,601 | 70 | 14 miles WSE of Naches, WA | 509-213-4890 |
| Ruby | North Cascades National Park | NPS | 739 | 0 | On Ruby Mountain in North Cascade National Park by Diablo and Ross Lake, 9 miles East of Newhalem | 360-208-8096 |
| Williams Mine | Gifford Pinchot National Forest | USFS | 10,968 | 0 | 3.5 miles NNW of Trout Lake WA | 509-213-5684 |
Wyoming
| Fire | Unit | Agency | Size | % Ctn | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | Shoshone National Forest | USFS | 1,896 | 62 | 11 Miles West of Wapiti, Wyoming | 307-527-6921 |
| Leeds Creek | Bridger-Teton National Forest | USFS | 780 | 50 | 16 Miles Southwest of Dubois, WY | |
| Merna Butte | Bridger-Teton National Forest | USFS | 153 | 20 | Eight miles west of Daniel, WY |
