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National Preparedness Level 3 

as of June 28 at 7:30 a.m. MDT (on a scale from 1 to 5)

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June 28, 2024

Nationwide, 14 new large fires have been identified since yesterday. Alaska has 33 active large fires, most of which are being managed under strategies other than full suppression. About 9,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country. A Type 1 incident management team is assigned to Fresno June Lightning Complex in California. The Pioneer Fire in Washington, Basin Fire in California, South Fork/Salt Fires in New Mexico, and Oak Ridge Fire in Colorado each have a complex incident management team.

Significant wildland fire activity is now occurring in several geographic areas with the potential for additional large wildland fires emerging. Over the last several days, the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) has increased its engagement with geographic area coordination centers to fill orders for most national resource types. Furthermore, a drawdown of resources in less active geographic areas may pose a challenge if existing fuel and fire weather conditions change in those areas. Due to these factors, the national preparedness level (PL) increased to three (PL3) at 0730 MDT this morning. 

A fuels and fire behavior advisory has been issued for California that highlights abnormally high fine fuel loading across the state. These abundant fuels increase the risk of wildfires spreading quickly, even without strong winds. It's imperative that we all do our part to recreate responsibly and prevent wildfires.

The national predictive services staff at the National Interagency Coordination Center released the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook for June through September. For additional information about the current outlook visit the Outlook page on the NICC site. 

With the change to PL3, many are saying that the busy part of the fire year has arrived in earnest, and at the same time, many of us are spending more time recreating on public land than we do at any other time of the year. Remember to keep campfires small and clear the surrounding area of flammable material. Keep water nearby. Sparks from a crackling campfire can fly. Even a small breeze can fan the flames. When it’s time to go, drown fires with water and stir in some dirt. Once the steam is gone, feel for heat. Do not leave until it is cool. With a little campfire care, you can preserve your special spot for the next time you visit.          

Weather

Alaska will have well above average temperatures, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning are also forecast. The Pacific Northwest, east of the Cascades, will see warmer temperatures today and low relative humidity, with Oregon in the teens and Washington in the mid-20s. California will see hot and dry conditions, with the relative humidity in the Central Valley dropping to around 20%. The Mojave and Sonoran Deserts will remain hot with low relative humidity, while the greater Four Corners will see drier conditions. The northern Rockies are forecast to see cooler and drier weather today, with showers and isolated thunderstorms for the northern High Plains. The Great Basin will be warmer and drier, with relative humidity around 10%. The southern and south-central Plains into Texas will see hot temperatures with relative humidity in the teens into the mid 20%, while severe weather is possible in the Plains and northern Mississippi Valley. The Gulf Coast, Lower Mississippi Valley, and Atlantic Coast states are forecast to see scattered showers and thunderstorms, while high temperatures forecast to be in the low 90s. 

Daily statistics
Number of new large fires or emergency response


* New fires are identified with an asterisk 		2 States currently reporting large fires:
Number of active large fires
Total does not include individual fires within complexes.		 46
Acres from active fires 262,104
Fires contained 6
Year-to-date statistics
2024 (1/1/24-6/28/24) Fires: 20,942 Acres: 2,353,261
2023 (1/1/23-6/28/23) Fires: 23,372 Acres: 667,744
2022 (1/1/22-6/28/22) Fires: 15,807 Acres: 3,625,819
2021 (1/1/21-6/28/21) Fires: 30,219 Acres: 1,389,087
2020 (1/1/20-6/28/20) Fires: 23,806 Acres: 1,208,488
2019 (1/1/19-6/28/19) Fires: 19,223 Acres: 863,761
2018 (1/1/18-6/28/18) Fires: 28,708 Acres: 2,448,398
2017 (1/1/17-6/28/17) Fires: 29,613 Acres: 2,768,931
2016 (1/1/16-6/28/16) Fires: 25,006 Acres: 2,096,408
2015 (1/1/15-6/28/15) Fires: 27,361 Acres: 1,784,687
2014 (1/1/14-6/28/14) Fires: 25,942 Acres: 884,086
10-year average Year-to-Date
2014-2023 Fires: 26,421 Acres: 1,667,321
Current Wildfires

Alaska

Fires: 25
Acres: 168,405
New: 1
Contained: 4
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
American Creek


Edit 		Southwest Area


Edit 		ST 976 0
Aniak River


Edit 		Southwest Area


Edit 		ST 1,876 0 Thirty miles southeast of Aniak, AK
Crater Mountain


Edit 		Southwest Area


Edit 		ST 1,500 0 Seventeen miles west of Takotna, AK
Deception Pup


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 120 75 Started on DNR land three miles northwest of Central, AK
Deep


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Tanana Zone


Edit 		BLM 1,200 35 Started on DNR land eight miles southwest of Lake Minchumina, AK
Fish


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 1,361 0 Started on FWS land 22 miles southeast of Kiana, AK
Globe


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 6,333 0 Started on DNR land 20 miles southeast of Livengood,
Gold King Creek


Edit 		Fairbanks Area


Edit 		ST 2,000 0 Thirty-eight miles southeast of Anderson, AK
Iver


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Tanana Zone


Edit 		BLM 2,875 0 Started on DNR land 37 miles northeast of Fairbanks, AK
Little Black


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 1,186 0 Nineteen miles southwest of Shungnak, AK
Main


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 3,640 0 Started on DNR land 14 miles southwest of Ruby, AK
McDonald


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Military Zone


Edit 		BLM 107,391 0 Started on DOD land 28 miles southwest of North Pole, AK
Midnight


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 8,575 0 Started on private land 82 miles southeast of Chalkyitsik, AK
Naluk


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 8,000 0 Started on FWS land 16 miles southeast of Kiana, AK
Noodor


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 4,077 0 Forty-three miles southeast of Stevens Village, AK
Owhat River


Edit 		Southwest Area


Edit 		ST 703 0 Eighteen miles northeast of Chuathbluk, AK
Owl


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 4,339 0 Started on FWS land 58 miles northwest of Circle, AK
Portage


Edit 		Southwest Area


Edit 		ST 859 1
Rabbit 2


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 1,301 0 Twelve miles east of Kugarak River, AK
Snowy


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 227 0 Thirty-five miles southeast of Circle, AK
South


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 2,752 0 Started on FWS land 30 miles northwest of Huslia, AK
Togiak River


Edit 		Southwest Area


Edit 		ST 644 0 Started on FWS land 42 miles northwest of Aleknagik, AK
Tututalak


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 500 0 Thirty-three miles northeast of Noatak, AK
Urgoon


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Galena Zone


Edit 		BLM 4,265 0 Started on NPS land land 56 miles west of Kivalina, AK
Van Hatten


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 1,705 0 Fifty-four miles southeast of Circle, AK
* American


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 450 100
Clear


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Military Zone


Edit 		BLM 23,410 100 Started on DOD land 17 miles west of Salcha, AK 907-356-5511
Crazy


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Upper Yukon Zone


Edit 		BLM 357 100 Started on FWS land 30 miles northwest of Central, AK
Slate


Edit 		Alaska Fire Service - Tanana Zone


Edit 		BLM 7,000 100 Started on DNR land 37 miles northwest of Fairbanks, AK

Arizona

Fires: 2
Acres: 8,294
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Boulder View


Edit 		Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - Central District


Edit 		ST 3,736 0 Five miles east of Carefree, AZ
Foote


Edit 		Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest


Edit 		USFS 4,558 80 12 miles south of Alpine AZ

California

Fires: 4
Acres: 20,832
New: 0
Contained: 1
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Apache


Edit 		Butte Unit


Edit 		ST 691 90 Three miles southeast of Palermo, CA
Basin


Edit 		Sierra National Forest


Edit 		USFS 7,472 0 Twenty-eight miles northeast of Sanger, CA
Lightning


Edit 		Fresno-Kings Unit


Edit 		ST 10,669 39 Twenty-two miles north of Hoopa, CA
Pizona


Edit 		Inyo National Forest


Edit 		USFS 2,000 10 Thirty-five miles east of Lee Vining, CA
Clear


Edit 		Modoc National Forest


Edit 		USFS 890 100 Six miles east of Newell, CA

Colorado

Fires: 1
Acres: 1,109
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Oak Ridge


Edit 		Pike and San Isabel National Forest


Edit 		USFS 1,109 0 Three miles northwest of Beulah, CO

Florida

Fires: 2
Acres: 1,248
New: 1
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
* Owl Creek


Edit 		National Forests in Florida


Edit 		USFS 415 85 Three miles northwest of Sumatra, FL
Wawa


Edit 		Avon Park Air Force Base


Edit 		DoD 833 90 Twelve miles northeast of Sebring, FL

Montana

Fires: 1
Acres: 120
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Tatanka


Edit 		Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge


Edit 		FWS 120 20 Fifty-one miles southeast of Malta, MT

Nebraska

Fires: 0
Acres: 0
New: 0
Contained: 1
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Eagle Eye


Edit 		Nebraska National Forest


Edit 		USFS 345 100 Fourteen miles northwest of Crawford, NE

New Mexico

Fires: 3
Acres: 28,007
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Encerrita


Edit 		El Malpais National Monument


Edit 		NPS 2,499 0 Seventeen miles northeast of Milan, NM
Salt


Edit 		Mescalero Agency


Edit 		BIA 7,939 77 Seven miles southwest of Ruidoso, NM
South Fork


Edit 		Mescalero Agency


Edit 		BIA 17,569 77

Oklahoma

Fires: 1
Acres: 311
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Hollow Tree


Edit 		Osage Agency


Edit 		BIA 311 60 Six miles northwest of Hominy, OK

Oregon

Fires: 4
Acres: 23,414
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Darlene 3


Edit 		Prineville District


Edit 		BLM 3,889 50 Two miles southeast of La Pine, OR
Little Valley


Edit 		Vale District


Edit 		BLM 17,350 50 Two miles south of Little Valley, OR
Tucker


Edit 		Lakeview District


Edit 		BLM 840 90 Eight miles southeast of Paisley, OR
Yellow Peak


Edit 		Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex


Edit 		FWS 1,335 50 Twenty-five miles south of Adel, OR

Utah

Fires: 1
Acres: 2,550
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
Little Twist


Edit 		Fishlake National Forest


Edit 		USFS 2,550 25 Five miles southeast of Beaver, UT

Washington

Fires: 2
Acres: 7,814
New: 0
Contained: 0
Fire Unit Agency Size % Ctn Location Information
1980 Slide Ranch


Edit 		Yakama Agency


Edit 		BIA 3,103 85 Four miles south of White Swan, WA
Pioneer


Edit 		Southeast Region-Department of Natural Resources


Edit 		ST 4,711 7

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