Wildfire Report
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National Overview
Wildfire Report — National Overview
The U.S. is at Preparedness Level 4. Initial attack activity across the country is light, with 66 new fires reported nationwide yesterday. Firefighters are currently working to manage 66 uncontained large fires, with 0 new large incidents emerging, 1 large fire contained, and 15,855 total personnel assigned to incidents nationwide. So far in 2026, firefighters have responded to 53,233 wildfires that have burned 8,303,398 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 MAFFS C-130 airtankers from the 302nd Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve, CO) and one from the 152nd Airlift Wing (NV Air National Guard), with respective support personnel, have been deployed to Santa Maria, CA. Two MAFFS C-130 airtankers and support personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing (CA Air National Guard) have been deployed to San Bernardino, CA to support wildland fire operations nationally.
Moderate to high-risk significant fire potential is forecast across the southern Plains and Southern Mississippi Valley today with highs reaching 100°F and locally breezy winds, extending over Oklahoma and Arkansas amid RH of 25–30%. Moderate conditions continue across parts of Wyoming and southeastern Montana due to continued dry and breezy conditions. Across the remainder of the west, little to no risk of significant fire potential continues due to cooler conditions and recent rainfall across the northwest.
Washington
The Northwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 3, coordinating 22 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Little Giant fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest stands at 171,163 acres (81% contained) with moderate backing, creeping, and smoldering under CIMT Northwest Team 12. The team is also managing the Sisi fire, which covers 2,521 acres (11% contained) with moderate fire behavior including backing, creeping, and smoldering. The Sinlahekin fire near Tonasket spans 166,116 acres (59% contained) with minimal smoldering under CIMT Southwest Team 3.
The Three Queens fire east of Snoqualmie Pass stands at 9,444 acres (11% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering under CIMT Northern Rockies Team 2, with CIMT Northwest Team 2 mobilizing. The team is also managing the King fire (3,146 acres; 0% contained), Goat fire (809 acres; 3% contained), and Wonderland Complex (387 acres; 11% contained). Additional active incidents across Washington include Ptarmigan (25,166 acres; 73% contained), Border 2 (8,043 acres; 73% contained), Luna (7,722 acres; 34% contained), High Lava (2,899 acres; 63% contained), Thunder Creek (950 acres; 0% contained), and Electric (622 acres; 24% contained).
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Spokane — Showers, High 68, Low 49
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Seattle — Rain, High 69, Low 54
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Yakima — Partly Cloudy, High 75, Low 49
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. The Rowe Creek Complex south of Fossil stands at 373,927 acres (99% contained) under CIMT California Team 4, with CIMT ODF Team 1 mobilizing.
The Grasshopper fire on the Mt. Hood National Forest has burned 93,990 acres (91% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering. The Austin fire stands at 12,610 acres (19% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering under CIMT Northwest Team 10, which is also managing Grasshopper and The Narrows fire (302 acres; 27% contained). The Hagen fire (61,396 acres; 56% contained) exhibits minimal creeping and smoldering, managed alongside the Paradise fire (9,646 acres; 28% contained) in the Umatilla National Forest under CIMT Northwest Team 8.
The Wrights Spring fire near Sprague River covers 55,134 acres (95% contained). The McCully fire northwest of Baker City spans 13,565 acres (46% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering, with command transferring from CIMT Northwest Team 3 to CIMT California Team 1 tomorrow.
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Pendleton — Sunny, High 71, Low 42
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Medford — Sunny, High 81, Low 50
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Portland — Mostly Cloudy, High 71, Low 54
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 (98% contained) with minimal smoldering. 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 29,862 acres (37% contained) with moderate fire behavior including uphill runs, flanking, and backing under CIMT California Team 7. The Timber fire in the Los Padres National Forest southeast of Big Sur has burned 25,362 acres (27% contained) with moderate flanking, uphill runs, and single tree torching under CIMT Southwest Team 1.
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Sacramento — Sunny, High 88, Low 59
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Fresno — Sunny, High 91, Low 65
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Los Angeles — Rain, High 88, Low 72
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 10,118 acres (60% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering under CIMT Great Basin Team 3. The Doublesprings fire northwest of Mackay stands at 1,779 acres (50% contained) with minimal smoldering.
In northern Idaho, the Cascade fire stands at 7,475 acres (50% contained). The Moose Mountain fire covers 5,832 acres (15% contained) with moderate backing and single tree torching. The Upper Smith fire spans 4,848 acres (41% contained) with backing, torching, and smoldering. The Silver fire stands at 2,593 acres (20% contained), Parker Lake covers 1,531 acres (0% contained), Dudley stands at 800 acres (88% contained), and Porcupine covers 180 acres (0% contained). Additional incidents include Grotto (3,849 acres; 0% contained), Wolf Creek (2,280 acres; 25% contained), and Three Links (790 acres; 0% contained).
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Boise — Partly Cloudy, High 70, Low 49
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Pocatello — Sunny, High 70, Low 42
Montana
The Northern Rockies Area is at Preparedness Level 2, tracking 20 uncontained large fires across the region.
The Rattlesnake Complex east of Miles City covers 15,611 acres (74% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering.
The Sand Creek fire east of Wisdom spans 35,509 acres (36% contained) with minimal backing, creeping, and smoldering under CIMT Northern Rockies Team 1. The team is also managing the Bobcat Lakes fire (10,895 acres; 61% contained), Moose fire (6,005 acres; 15% contained), and Skull fire (67 acres; 0% contained). Other active fires include Camp Creek (9,725 acres; 0% contained), Silvertip (7,280 acres; 15% contained), Nature Grove (1,422 acres; 0% contained), Breaks (353 acres; 100% contained), Scimitar (334 acres; 0% contained), and Cooper (310 acres; 0% contained).
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Missoula — Rain, High 59, Low 38
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Helena — Rain, High 65, Low 41
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Great Falls — Rain, High 63, Low 46
Nevada
The Great Basin Area is at Preparedness Level 3, coordinating large incident suppression across Nevada.
The McConnell fire east of Orovada has reached 33,241 acres (83% contained) with minimal smoldering and creeping.
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Reno — Sunny, High 80, Low 55
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Las Vegas — Sunny, High 95, Low 76
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 fire behavior. The Slough Canyon fire east of Price spans 4,774 acres (63% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering.
- Salt Lake City — Sunny, High 77, Low 57
Wyoming
Wyoming currently manages active fire incidents with continued dry and breezy conditions maintaining moderate fire potential over parts of the state today.
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Casper — Windy, High 82, Low 48
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Cheyenne — Thunderstorms, High 83, Low 57
Colorado
The Rocky Mountain Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2, managing 4 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 spans 7,257 acres (73% contained).
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Grand Junction — Partly Cloudy, High 86, Low 63
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Pueblo — Partly Cloudy, High 97, Low 62
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Denver — Thunderstorms, High 91, Low 62
Arizona
The Southwest Area is at Preparedness Level 2, coordinating active large fires across Arizona.
The Paddy Creek fire covers 668 acres (63% contained). The Mount Emma fire in Grand Canyon National Park stands at 368 acres (70% contained).
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Flagstaff — Partly Cloudy, High 80, Low 53
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Phoenix — Very Hot, High 107, Low 87
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Tucson — Very Hot, High 99, Low 76
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 15,483 acres (77% contained) under CIMT Southwest Team 4 with minimal backing, creeping, and smoldering. The Whiskey fire northwest of Mountainair stands at 393 acres (42% contained) with minimal creeping. The Sunset fire covers 145 acres (80% contained).
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Santa Fe — Missing Data, High 89, Low 62
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Albuquerque — Missing Data, High 92, Low 67
Texas
The Southern Area is at Preparedness Level 3, tracking active incidents across Texas.
The Ross fire west of Palo Pinto has burned 90,400 acres (44% contained) under CIMT Florida State Team 1.
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Dallas-Fort Worth — Sunny, High 100, Low 80
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Austin — Thunderstorms, High 98, Low 77
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Waco — Sunny, High 100, Low 77
Oklahoma
The Southern Area coordinates suppression across active Oklahoma fires.
The Alexander Trail fire west of Nashoba covers 1,600 acres (70% contained). The Railroad South fire east of Indiahoma covers 515 acres (60% contained) with minimal creeping and smoldering. The Crumb Creek fire stands at 260 acres (85% contained).
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Oklahoma City — Sunny, High 100, Low 77
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Tulsa — Missing Data, High 101, Low 80
Arkansas
The Southern Area is managing suppression operations on the West Glover fire in the Ouachita National Forest, which stands at 499 acres (75% contained) with minimal smoldering.
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Little Rock — Sunny, High 98, Low 72
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Fort Smith — Missing Data, High 103, Low 74
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 (85% contained).
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Atlanta — Thunderstorms, High 85, Low 71
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Savannah — Thunderstorms, High 87, Low 73
South Dakota
The Rocky Mountain Area manages active fire activity in South Dakota.
The Needles fire east of Evergreen Community covers 6,018 acres (35% contained) and exhibits active fire behavior with wind-driven runs.
- Rapid City — Mostly Cloudy, High 93, Low 56
Minnesota
The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating 2 incidents with 35,619 cumulative acres across the region.
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Duluth — Showers, High 76, Low 61
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Minneapolis-St. Paul — Mostly Cloudy, High 80, Low 67
Alaska
The Alaska Area is at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating 1 active incident with 7,335 cumulative acres.
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Anchorage — Rain, High 61, Low 52
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Fairbanks — Mostly Cloudy, High 64, Low 49
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Juneau — Rain, High 63, Low 51
Sources: NICC Incident Management Situation Report (Mon Sept 7, 2026), NIFC Fire Information, National Weather Service