Wildfire Report
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National Overview
Wildfire Report — National Overview
The U.S. remains at Preparedness Level 5. Initial attack activity across the country is light, with 96 new fires reported nationwide yesterday.
Firefighters are currently working to manage 78 uncontained large fires, with 1 new large incident emerging, 3 large fires contained, and 19,102 total personnel assigned to incidents nationwide.
So far in 2026, firefighters have responded to 52,767 wildfires that have burned 8,272,749 acres across the United States.
An international contingent from Australia and New Zealand — two 15-member incident management teams and 212 fireline personnel — remains assigned to support large fires in the Northwest and Great Basin geographic areas.
Two hundred forty soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) remain deployed in support of wildland fire operations on the Little Giant fire, supported by an assigned Incident Management Organization (IMO).
Two MAFFS C-130 airtankers from the 302nd Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve, CO) and one from the 152nd Airlift Wing (NV Air National Guard) are deployed to Santa Maria, CA, while two MAFFS C-130 airtankers and support personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing (CA Air National Guard) are deployed to Redding, CA.
Hot temperatures continue across the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today with highs reaching 100°F. Locally breezy winds will pick up over Oklahoma and Kansas, with relative humidity reaching 35% to 45%.
Remnants of Edouard will produce another day of heavy rains across eastern Texas, while southern Texas remains dry and breezy.
Overall large fire potential continues to decrease over the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and western Idaho as showers with cooler temperatures spread across the area.
Dry and breezy conditions are expected over much of the Great Basin up into Wyoming and eastern Montana, while showers and thunderstorms continue across southeast Arizona and spread into western New Mexico.
Washington
The Northwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 4, coordinating 24 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Little Giant fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest northwest of Leavenworth stands at 170,784 acres (65% contained) with moderate backing and flanking under CIMT California Team 5 (with CIMT Northwest Team 12 mobilizing), which is also managing the Sisi fire (2,244 acres; 5% contained; moderate creeping, smoldering, and backing). The Sinlahekin fire near Tonasket spans 166,290 acres (38% contained) with active fire behavior including wind-driven runs, torching, and smoldering under CIMT Southwest Team 3.
The Kaiser Canyon fire south of Nespelem covers 138,293 acres (99% contained). The Three Queens fire east of Snoqualmie Pass stands at 9,364 acres (8% contained) with minimal flanking, creeping, and isolated torching under CIMT Northern Rockies Team 2, which is also managing the King fire (2,991 acres; 0% contained), Goat fire (794 acres; 0% contained), and Wonderland Complex (379 acres; 0% contained). Additional active incidents across Washington include Ptarmigan (25,166 acres; 73% contained), Border 2 (8,043 acres; 72% contained), Luna (7,648 acres; 34% contained), High Lava (2,894 acres; 39% contained), Thunder Creek (950 acres; 0% contained), and Electric (622 acres; 17% contained).
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Spokane — Showers, High 66, Low 47
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Seattle — Rain, High 66, Low 51
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Yakima — Partly Cloudy, High 70, Low 46
Oregon
Oregon continues to manage extensive wildland fire activity under Northwest Area coordination.
The Big Grass fire southwest of Jordan Valley spans 578,637 acres (94% contained) with minimal smoldering and creeping. The Rowe Creek Complex south of Fossil stands at 373,927 acres (99% contained) with minimal smoldering under CIMT California Team 4.
The Grasshopper fire on the Mt. Hood National Forest has burned 93,972 acres (84% contained) with minimal backing and creeping, managed alongside the Austin fire (12,610 acres; 8% contained) and The Narrows fire (302 acres; 11% contained) by CIMT Great Basin Team 4. The Hagen fire (61,408 acres; 54% contained) exhibits moderate creeping, smoldering, and backing, managed alongside the Paradise fire (9,639 acres; 22% contained) in the Umatilla National Forest under CIMT Southern Area Team 3 (with transfer of command to CIMT Northwest Team 8 occurring today).
The Wrights Spring fire near Sprague River covers 55,134 acres (95% contained), with transfer of command from CIMT Northwest Team 7 back to the local unit occurring today. The McCully fire northwest of Baker City spans 13,479 acres (6% contained) with active flanking, group torching, and spotting under CIMT Northwest Team 3. The Egypt fire is fully contained at 4,553 acres (100% contained).
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Pendleton — Mostly Cloudy, High 67, Low 40
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Medford — Showers, High 68, Low 50
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Portland — Showers, High 63, Low 53
California
Northern California and Southern California are both operating at Preparedness Level 3.
In Northern California, the S 1 Vya fire north of Vya spans 9,692 acres (88% contained) with minimal smoldering under CIMT California Team 2. The MP18 fire north of Hoopa stands at 7,601 acres (95% contained) with minimal smoldering.
In Southern California, the Plaskett fire southwest of Big Sur has reached 29,123 acres (1% contained) with active uphill runs, isolated torching, and flanking under CIMT California Team 7. The Timber fire in the Los Padres National Forest southeast of Big Sur has burned 25,226 acres (23% contained) with moderate flanking, uphill runs, and single tree torching under CIMT California Team 3.
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Sacramento — Mostly Cloudy, High 75, Low 57
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Fresno — Sunny, High 85, Low 62
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Los Angeles — Sunny, High 81, Low 63
Idaho
Idaho coordinates active incidents across both the Great Basin and Northern Rockies geographic areas.
In southern and central Idaho, the Crooked fire on the Boise National Forest spans 9,720 acres (25% contained) with moderate fire behavior including running, flanking, and short-range spotting under CIMT Great Basin Team 3. The Flint fire southwest of Nampa covers 6,936 acres (90% contained) with minimal smoldering. The Doublesprings fire northwest of Mackay stands at 1,779 acres (35% contained) with minimal smoldering and creeping. The Wagon fire is now 100% contained at 697 acres.
In northern Idaho, the Cascade fire stands at 6,800 acres (50% contained) with minimal backing, smoldering, and flanking. The Moose Mountain fire covers 5,579 acres (8% contained) with moderate backing and group torching. The Upper Smith fire spans 4,808 acres (42% contained) with minimal backing, creeping, and smoldering. The Silver fire stands at 2,545 acres (0% contained), Parker Lake covers 1,429 acres (0% contained), and Dudley stands at 785 acres (79% contained). Additional incidents include Grotto (3,849 acres; 0% contained), Wolf Creek (2,280 acres; 25% contained), Three Links (790 acres; 0% contained), and Porcupine (180 acres; 0% contained).
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Boise — Showers, High 69, Low 52
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Pocatello — Sunny, High 78, Low 46
Montana
The Northern Rockies Area is at Preparedness Level 3, tracking 20 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Sand Creek fire east of Wisdom spans 34,733 acres (20% contained) with minimal backing, creeping, and smoldering under CIMT Northern Rockies Team 1, which is also managing the Bobcat Lakes fire (10,828 acres; 61% contained), Moose fire (6,003 acres; 15% contained), and Skull fire (67 acres; 0% contained).
Other active fires across Montana include Camp Creek (9,637 acres; 0% contained), Silvertip (7,280 acres; 15% contained), Skillet (3,414 acres; 82% contained), Nature Grove (1,274 acres; 0% contained), Scimitar (334 acres; 0% contained), and Cooper (310 acres; 0% contained).
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Missoula — Showers, High 67, Low 42
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Helena — Partly Cloudy, High 74, Low 46
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Great Falls — Sunny, High 74, Low 49
Nevada
The Great Basin Area is at Preparedness Level 4, coordinating large incident suppression across Nevada.
The McConnell fire east of Orovada has reached 32,926 acres (58% contained) with active flanking, backing, and uphill runs under CIMT Great Basin Team 6. The Calico fire southeast of McDermitt stands at 18,319 acres (80% contained) with minimal smoldering and isolated torching. The Hawk fire north of Reno covers 15,085 acres (98% contained) with creeping, smoldering, and isolated torching. The Blue Eagle fire northwest of Austin covers 9,218 acres (90% contained) with moderate smoldering and isolated torching.
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Reno — Windy, High 75, Low 50
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Las Vegas — Sunny, High 96, Low 72
Utah
The Great Basin Area is managing active large incidents across Utah.
The Tom Creek fire south of Dugway covers 4,991 acres (85% contained) with minimal spotting, creeping, and backing. The Slough Canyon fire east of Price spans 4,774 acres (34% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering.
- Salt Lake City — Sunny, High 86, Low 66
Wyoming
Wyoming currently has no uncontained large wildfires reported. Dry and breezy conditions are expected over the region today.
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Casper — Sunny, High 85, Low 54
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Cheyenne — Sunny, High 83, Low 57
Colorado
The Rocky Mountain Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2, managing three uncontained large fires.
The Aspen Acres fire in Custer County southwest of Pueblo stands at 102,004 acres (82% contained) with minimal fire behavior. The Willow fire near Leadville covers 7,534 acres (80% contained), and the Elk fire northwest of Lake City spans 7,257 acres (73% contained) with minimal creeping, single tree torching, and smoldering.
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Grand Junction — Sunny, High 83, Low 61
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Pueblo — Sunny, High 96, Low 61
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Denver — Sunny, High 92, Low 62
Arizona
The Southwest Area is at Preparedness Level 2, coordinating large fires and monitoring weather activity across the region.
The Paddy Creek fire southeast of White River covers 668 acres (63% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering. The Mount Emma fire in Grand Canyon National Park stands at 368 acres (0% contained) with moderate fire behavior.
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Flagstaff — Thunderstorms, High 76, Low 49
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Phoenix — Very Hot, High 103, Low 82
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Tucson — Thunderstorms, High 95, Low 70
New Mexico
The Southwest Area is coordinating active large fires across New Mexico.
The Frijoles fire in the Santa Fe National Forest east of Cundiyo spans 15,476 acres (62% contained) under CIMT Southwest Team 4 with minimal backing, creeping, and smoldering. The Whiskey fire northwest of Mountainair stands at 393 acres (19% contained) with minimal creeping. The Sunset fire southwest of Arabela covers 145 acres (80% contained) with minimal smoldering, and the Mogote Ridge fire east of Canjilon spans 112 acres (70% contained).
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Santa Fe — Sunny, High 88, Low 59
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Albuquerque — Sunny, High 92, Low 65
Texas
The Southern Area is at Preparedness Level 3, tracking multiple active incidents across Texas.
The Ross fire west of Palo Pinto has burned 90,048 acres (38% contained) with moderate isolated torching and flanking. The new Live Oak fire southeast of San Angelo has burned 500 acres (30% contained) with active running and group torching. The River Bluff fire is 100% contained at 431 acres.
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Dallas-Fort Worth — Thunderstorms, High 94, Low 75
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Austin — Thunderstorms, High 100, Low 77
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Waco — Thunderstorms, High 95, Low 74
Oklahoma
The Southern Area coordinates suppression across active Oklahoma fires following elevated fire weather conditions.
The Alexander Trail fire west of Nashoba covers 1,600 acres (40% contained). The Wright fire southwest of Dustin spans 608 acres (80% contained). The Railroad South fire east of Indiahoma covers 515 acres (40% contained) with minimal backing and creeping. Additional incidents include the Crumb Creek fire (260 acres; 40% contained) and the Wildhorse Creek fire (111 acres; 75% contained).
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Oklahoma City — Sunny, High 98, Low 73
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Tulsa — Sunny, High 98, Low 77
Arkansas
The Southern Area is managing suppression operations on the West Glover fire in the Ouachita National Forest, which stands at 499 acres (70% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering in timber.
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Little Rock — Sunny, High 99, Low 77
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Fort Smith — Sunny, High 101, Low 76
Georgia
The Southern Area reports activity on wildlife refuge lands in Georgia.
The Main Trail fire in the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge southeast of Savannah covers 820 acres (78% contained) with minimal creeping.
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Atlanta — Sunny, High 96, Low 75
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Savannah — Partly Cloudy, High 92, Low 76
Minnesota
The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, with three uncontained large fires managed under NIMO Team 1 in the Superior National Forest.
The Bear Trap fire north of Ely spans 30,804 acres (97% contained). The Thumb fire south of Lac la Croix covers 25,015 acres (97% contained), and the Sioux fire northwest of Ely stands at 6,833 acres (97% contained). All three incidents continue to exhibit minimal fire behavior with smoldering.
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Duluth — Mostly Cloudy, High 72, Low 57
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Minneapolis-St. Paul — Thunderstorms, High 87, Low 70
Alaska
The Alaska Area is at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating 1 active incident with 7,335 cumulative acres.
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Anchorage — Partly Cloudy, High 63, Low 51
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Fairbanks — Showers, High 50, Low 43
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Juneau — Sunny, High 70, Low 40
Sources: NICC Incident Management Situation Report (Thu Sept 3, 2026), NIFC Fire Information, National Weather Service