Wildfire Report
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National Overview
Wildfire Report — National Overview
The U.S. is at Preparedness Level 2.
Initial attack activity across the country is light, with 93 new fires reported nationwide yesterday.
Firefighters are currently working to manage 30 uncontained large fires, with 1 new large incident emerging, 0 large fires contained, and 8,523 total personnel assigned to incidents nationwide.
Nationally, 6 Complex Incident Management Teams (CIMTs) are committed.
So far in 2026, firefighters have responded to 56,908 wildfires that have burned 8,096,338 acres across the United States.
Above normal temperatures will continue from the southern Plains to the Lower Mississippi Valley today, though conditions will not be as extreme as the past few weeks.
Locally low relative humidity near 30% is expected across portions of northeast Texas into the Lower Mississippi Valley.
Temperatures will also remain slightly above normal in the northwestern U.S. with seasonally low relative humidity and light winds.
Deep tropical moisture will continue to affect eastern Arizona into New Mexico and southern Colorado, producing widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms, with areas of flooding likely near and east of the New Mexico central mountains.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across the northern Plains as a weak cold front moves through.
In the Mid-Atlantic, widespread showers will continue with lighter rainfall than the past two days, while developing low pressure offshore brings strong northeast winds to much of the East Coast from southern New England to the Carolinas.
Washington
The Northwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2, coordinating 13 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Little Giant fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest stands at 172,850 acres (81% contained) with minimal fire behavior exhibiting backing, creeping, and smoldering under CIMT (NW Team 13); the team is also managing the Sisi incident. The Sisi fire covers 3,993 acres (15% contained) with active fire behavior exhibiting backing, flanking, and isolated torching. Residences and energy infrastructure remain threatened by the Sisi fire. The Sinlahekin fire near Tonasket spans 166,007 acres (92% contained) with minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering.
The Three Queens fire east of Snoqualmie Pass covers 9,572 acres (31% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying flanking, backing, and creeping, threatening numerous residences and critical infrastructure. The King fire covers 3,335 acres (20% contained) and the Goat fire covers 815 acres (80% contained), both exhibiting minimal fire behavior. In North Cascades National Park, the Border 2 fire spans 9,108 acres (75% contained) with moderate fire behavior including backing, flanking, and creeping while threatening structures. Area, road, and trail closures remain in effect across these incident areas.
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Spokane — Partly Cloudy, High 72, Low 46
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Seattle — Mostly Cloudy, High 65, Low 51
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Yakima — Mostly Cloudy, High 74, Low 49
Oregon
Oregon continues to manage extensive wildland fire operations under Northwest Area coordination.
The Rowe Creek Complex south of Fossil stands at 373,927 acres (99% contained) with minimal fire behavior with smoldering under CIMT (ODF Team 1). The Grasshopper fire on the Mt. Hood National Forest spans 93,971 acres (98% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying creeping and smoldering. The Austin fire has burned 12,884 acres (98% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying smoldering and creeping under CIMT (CA Team 2), which is also managing The Narrows (305 acres; 98% contained) and Grasshopper incidents.
The Hagen fire east of Pendleton covers 61,379 acres (93% contained) under CIMT (NW Team 7), displaying minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. The Paradise fire in the Umatilla National Forest spans 9,656 acres (86% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying smoldering, with critical infrastructure remaining threatened. Area, road, and trail closures remain in effect for these fires.
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Pendleton — Partly Cloudy, High 74, Low 46
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Medford — Sunny, High 79, Low 49
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Portland — Mostly Cloudy, High 70, Low 52
California
Northern California is operating at Preparedness Level 2, and Southern California is operating at Preparedness Level 3.
In Northern California, the Floriston fire northeast of Truckee covers 622 acres (96% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying smoldering. The Chileno fire east of Tomales covers 341 acres (85% contained) with minimal fire behavior, and structures remain threatened. Area closures remain in effect for both incidents.
In Southern California, two CIMTs are committed. The Dome fire in Yosemite National Park spans 3,683 acres (15% contained) under CIMT (CA Team 3), displaying moderate fire behavior with flanking, uphill runs, and single tree torching. The Timber fire in the Los Padres National Forest southeast of Big Sur stands at 25,437 acres (59% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying creeping and backing; numerous structures and communication infrastructure remain threatened. The Plaskett fire southwest of Big Sur spans 29,993 acres (97% contained) under CIMT (CA Team 6), exhibiting minimal fire behavior with creeping. The CIMT is also managing the Timber incident, and area, road, and trail closures remain in effect.
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Sacramento — Sunny, High 90, Low 59
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Fresno — Sunny, High 93, Low 66
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Los Angeles — Partly Cloudy, High 87, Low 68
Idaho
Idaho coordinates wildland fire operations across both the Northern Rockies and Great Basin geographic areas.
In northern Idaho within the Northern Rockies Area, the Upper Smith fire west of Porthill covers 4,848 acres (41% contained) in timber, medium slash, and brush, exhibiting minimal fire behavior with smoldering. Road and trail closures remain in effect.
In southern and central Idaho within the Great Basin Area (Preparedness Level 2), no uncontained large fires are currently reported.
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Boise — Sunny, High 85, Low 60
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Pocatello — Partly Cloudy, High 72, Low 40
Montana
The Northern Rockies Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating 4 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Sand Creek fire east of Wisdom spans 35,520 acres (76% contained) with minimal fire behavior with backing, creeping, and smoldering. Structures and communication infrastructure remain threatened, with area, road, and trail closures in effect. The Davis Coulee fire southwest of Crow Agency stands at 15,470 acres (50% contained) in grass and brush, with no new information reported.
Additional active fires across Montana include the Nature Grove fire on the Bitterroot National Forest (1,422 acres; 0% contained).
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Missoula — Sunny, High 75, Low 47
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Helena — Partly Cloudy, High 77, Low 47
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Great Falls — Partly Cloudy, High 79, Low 50
Nevada
The Great Basin Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2, reporting no active uncontained large fires currently burning across Nevada.
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Reno — Sunny, High 87, Low 54
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Las Vegas — Sunny, High 93, Low 72
Utah
The Great Basin Area coordinates fire operations across Utah, reporting no uncontained large fires currently active.
- Salt Lake City — Sunny, High 76, Low 52
Wyoming
Wyoming coordinates fire response under the Rocky Mountain Area (Preparedness Level 2).
The Moonshine fire southwest of Wheatland covers 7,325 acres (65% contained) in timber and brush, exhibiting minimal fire behavior with backing. Residences remain threatened.
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Casper — Partly Cloudy, High 74, Low 45
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Cheyenne — Showers, High 74, Low 52
Colorado
The Rocky Mountain Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2, coordinating 3 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Swiss Roll fire east of Pagosa Springs in the San Juan National Forest covers 777 acres (36% contained) with minimal fire behavior displaying smoldering. Energy infrastructure is threatened, and road and trail closures remain in effect after precipitation occurred over the fire area yesterday. The Elk fire in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests spans 7,257 acres (73% contained).
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Grand Junction — Thunderstorms, High 76, Low 56
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Pueblo — Thunderstorms, High 77, Low 57
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Denver — Showers, High 79, Low 57
Arizona
The Southwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, reporting no uncontained large fires active across Arizona.
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Flagstaff — Showers, High 71, Low 41
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Phoenix — Very Hot, High 99, Low 80
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Tucson — Thunderstorms, High 90, Low 68
New Mexico
The Southwest Area is coordinating active suppression on large fires across New Mexico.
The Whiskey fire northwest of Mountainair in the Cibola National Forest stands at 542 acres (75% contained) with minimal fire behavior with smoldering. Area, road, and trail closures remain in effect.
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Santa Fe — Showers, High 64, Low 52
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Albuquerque — Showers, High 66, Low 56
Texas
The Southern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 3, tracking active incidents across Texas.
The Hydra fire south of Meridian spans 933 acres (78% contained) in brush and grass, displaying minimal fire behavior with smoldering after receiving precipitation yesterday. The newly reported Seven fire southwest of Talpa covers 480 acres (95% contained) in grass and brush, exhibiting moderate fire behavior with wind-driven runs, running, and smoldering.
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Dallas-Fort Worth — Partly Cloudy, High 96, Low 76
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Austin — Partly Cloudy, High 99, Low 76
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Waco — Thunderstorms, High 96, Low 75
Oklahoma
The Southern Area coordinates suppression across active Oklahoma fires.
The Gracemont fire on the Anadarko Agency east of Binger covers 2,690 acres (99% contained) in timber. It exhibits minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering following rainfall yesterday; 31 structures have been reported lost.
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Oklahoma City — Mostly Cloudy, High 90, Low 67
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Tulsa — Sunny, High 87, Low 64
Arkansas
The Southern Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across Arkansas.
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Little Rock — Sunny, High 85, Low 61
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Fort Smith — Sunny, High 90, Low 64
Louisiana
The Southern Area coordinates active large incident suppression across Louisiana.
The Round Prarie fire northwest of Bastrop covers 739 acres (75% contained) in southern rough. It displays moderate fire behavior with backing, creeping, and smoldering, with acreage adjusted due to more accurate mapping.
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New Orleans — Sunny, High 93, Low 78
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Baton Rouge — Sunny, High 95, Low 73
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Shreveport — Sunny, High 96, Low 70
Missouri
The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, reporting no uncontained large fires currently active across Missouri.
- St. Louis — Mostly Cloudy, High 73, Low 59
Florida
The Southern Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across Florida.
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Orlando — Thunderstorms, High 89, Low 74
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Tampa — Thunderstorms, High 90, Low 75
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Miami Beach — Showers, High 86, Low 75
Georgia
The Southern Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across Georgia.
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Atlanta — Showers, High 81, Low 64
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Savannah — Thunderstorms, High 85, Low 69
South Dakota
The Rocky Mountain Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across South Dakota.
- Rapid City — Mostly Cloudy, High 79, Low 52
Minnesota
The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating zero active large incidents across the region.
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Duluth — Sunny, High 60, Low 45
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Minneapolis-St. Paul — Sunny, High 67, Low 55
Alaska
The Alaska Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating zero uncontained large fires, with cumulative acres standing at 88,956 across 414 fires.
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Anchorage — Sunny, High 52, Low 37
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Fairbanks — Mostly Cloudy, High 44, Low 31
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Juneau — Showers, High 52, Low 38
Sources: NICC Incident Management Situation Report (Wed Sept 23, 2026), NIFC Fire Information, National Weather Service