Wildfire Report

The United States is operating at Preparedness Level 1. Initial attack activity across the country is light, with 33 new fires reported. 

                                                                                                              

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National Overview

Wildfire Report — National Overview

The United States is operating at Preparedness Level 1. Initial attack activity across the country is light, with 33 new fires reported. Firefighters are managing 8 uncontained large fires, with 1 new large incident and 0 large fires contained. Total personnel assigned to incidents nationwide is 1,225. Zero Complex Incident Management Teams (CIMTs) and zero NIMOs are committed. Year-to-date, 66,405 wildfires have burned 9,059,861 acres across the United States.

Weather

  1. Central and Northern Plains: Low pressure will slowly move into the central Plains, with scattered showers and thunderstorms from eastern New Mexico into much of the central and northern Plains.

  2. Rockies: Showers and high-elevation snow will diminish in the central and southern Rockies through the day.

  3. Great Lakes and Upper Midwest: A dry cold front will move through the Great Lakes, with very dry air behind it as relative humidity falls to 20-30% in the Upper Midwest, but temperatures will be much cooler behind the front and winds will be light to moderate.

  4. West: Dry conditions are expected elsewhere in the West with temperatures near to slightly below normal.

  5. Southeast and Lower Mississippi Valley: Easterly winds will persist across much of the Southeast with elevated relative humidity and showers along the immediate coast. To the west, very dry conditions with minimum relative humidity of 15-30% and well above normal temperatures will persist in the Lower Mississippi Valley.

  6. Alaska: A strong storm in the Bering Sea will continue to bring strong winds, heavy snow, and blizzard conditions to portions of western Alaska and the western Interior, and slowly push east into the center of the state.

Washington

The Northwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1. The region reports 2 uncontained large fires active.

The Sisi fire on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is located ten miles northwest of Stehekin, WA. It covers 4,743 acres and is 34% contained. It is burning in timber and closed timber litter. It exhibits minimal fire behavior with smoldering, creeping and backing, and residences are threatened. Area, road and trail closures are in effect.

  • Spokane — Mostly cloudy, High: 59°F, Low: 37°F.

  • Seattle — Rain, High: 54°F, Low: 45°F.

  • Yakima — Mostly cloudy, High: 57°F, Low: 38°F.

Oregon

Oregon wildland fire operations continue under Northwest Area coordination at Preparedness Level 1.

The Austin fire on the Mt. Hood National Forest covers 12,888 acres and is 98% contained. Located twenty-five miles southeast of Estacada, OR, the fire is burning in brush, timber, and closed timber litter, exhibiting minimal fire behavior with smoldering. Area, road, and trail closures remain in effect.

  • Pendleton — Mostly cloudy, High: 59°F, Low: 33°F.

  • Medford — Mostly cloudy, High: 67°F, Low: 38°F.

  • Portland OR — Rain, High: 56°F, Low: 46°F.

California

Northern California is operating at Preparedness Level 2, and Southern California is operating at Preparedness Level 2. Northern California reports 1 uncontained large fire, and Southern California reports 1 uncontained large fire active.

The Timber fire on the Los Padres National Forest covers 25,350 acres and is 97% contained. One structure has been lost.

The Cooley fire, managed by the Mendocino Unit of Cal Fire, is located four miles south of Yorkville, CA. It covers 1,365 acres and is 90% contained. It is burning in timber, brush, and grass, exhibiting minimal fire behavior. This is the last report unless significant activity occurs.

  • Sacramento — Mostly cloudy, High: 71°F, Low: 51°F.

  • Fresno — Sunny, High: 75°F, Low: 53°F.

  • Los Angeles — Sunny, High: 77°F, Low: 59°F.

Idaho

Idaho coordinates wildland fire operations across both the Northern Rockies (Preparedness Level 1) and Great Basin (Preparedness Level 2) geographic areas. No active uncontained large fires are detailed for Idaho.

  • Boise — Partly cloudy, High: 65°F, Low: 44°F.

  • Pocatello — Partly cloudy, High: 57°F, Low: 30°F.

Montana

The Northern Rockies Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1. The region reports 0 uncontained large fires active.

  • Missoula — Partly cloudy, High: 51°F, Low: 26°F.

  • Helena — Mostly cloudy, High: 41°F, Low: 19°F.

  • Great Falls — Mostly cloudy, High: 38°F, Low: 21°F.

Nevada

The Great Basin Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2. No uncontained large fires are currently detailed for Nevada.

  • Reno — Partly cloudy, High: 68°F, Low: 36°F.

  • Las Vegas — Sunny, High: 75°F, Low: 58°F.

Utah

The Great Basin Area coordinates fire operations across Utah at Preparedness Level 2. No uncontained large fires are currently detailed.

  • Salt Lake City — Mostly cloudy, High: 57°F, Low: 41°F.

Wyoming

Wyoming coordinates fire response under the Rocky Mountain Area at Preparedness Level 2. No active uncontained large fires are currently detailed.

  • Casper — Partly cloudy, High: 52°F, Low: 31°F.

  • Cheyenne — Mostly cloudy, High: 48°F, Low: 35°F.

Colorado

The Rocky Mountain Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2. No active uncontained large fires are detailed across Colorado.

  • Grand Junction — Showers, High: 57°F, Low: 42°F.

  • Pueblo — Thunderstorms, High: 58°F, Low: 41°F.

  • Denver — Partly cloudy, High: 61°F, Low: 44°F.

Arizona

The Southwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1. No uncontained large fires are detailed across Arizona.

  • Flagstaff — Partly cloudy, High: 54°F, Low: 26°F.

  • Phoenix — Sunny, High: 83°F, Low: 59°F.

  • Tucson — Sunny, High: 79°F, Low: 54°F.

New Mexico

The Southwest Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1. No uncontained large fires are detailed across New Mexico.

  • Santa Fe — Showers, High: 62°F, Low: 39°F.

  • Albuquerque — Showers, High: 65°F, Low: 44°F.

Texas

The Southern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2. No uncontained large fires are currently detailed for Texas.

  • Dallas Ft Worth — Mostly cloudy, High: 82°F, Low: 59°F.

  • Austin — Mostly cloudy, High: 83°F, Low: 56°F.

  • Waco — Mostly cloudy, High: 82°F, Low: 55°F.

Oklahoma

The Southern Area coordinates suppression across active Oklahoma fires at Preparedness Level 2. No uncontained large fires are currently active across Oklahoma.

  • Oklahoma City — Mostly cloudy, High: 79°F, Low: 57°F.

  • Tulsa — Mostly cloudy, High: 81°F, Low: 54°F.

Arkansas

The Southern Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across Arkansas.

  • Little Rock — Partly cloudy, High: 80°F, Low: 52°F.

  • Fort Smith — Partly cloudy, High: 83°F, Low: 54°F.

Louisiana

The Southern Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across Louisiana.

  • New Orleans — Sunny, High: 77°F, Low: 61°F.

  • Baton Rouge — Sunny, High: 81°F, Low: 54°F.

  • Shreveport — Partly cloudy, High: 81°F, Low: 55°F.

Mississippi

The Southern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2.

The Range 47B fire on the National Forests in Mississippi is located three miles northeast of Brooklyn, MS. It covers 636 acres and is 50% contained. It is burning in southern rough and grass. The fire exhibits active fire behavior with wind-driven runs, isolated torching, and flanking. Structures are threatened.

  • Jackson MS — Sunny, High: 80°F, Low: 49°F.

  • Tupelo — Sunny, High: 78°F, Low: 46°F.

Alabama

The Southern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2, coordinating suppression across Alabama. No uncontained large fires are detailed.

  • Birmingham — Sunny, High: 76°F, Low: 49°F.

  • Montgomery — Sunny, High: 76°F, Low: 50°F.

  • Mobile — Sunny, High: 80°F, Low: 52°F.

Missouri

The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1. No uncontained large fires are currently active across Missouri.

  • St Louis — Partly cloudy, High: 78°F, Low: 55°F.

Michigan

The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1. The region reports 2 uncontained large fires active.

The Ridge fire, managed by the Michigan DNR, is located six miles north of Negaunee, MI. It covers 466 acres and is 50% contained. It is burning in timber and hardwood litter, exhibiting minimal fire behavior with smoldering. Structures are threatened and trail closures are in effect.

The Black River fire, managed by the Michigan DNR, is located four miles south of Wakefield, MI. It covers 326 acres and is 80% contained. It is burning in timber and grass with minimal fire behavior with smoldering and creeping.

  • Detroit — Mostly cloudy, High: 68°F, Low: 46°F.

Florida

The Southern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 2.

The Bee Haven 2 24-06 fire, managed by the Florida Forest Service, is located twenty-eight miles northwest of Lake City, FL. It covers 2,060 acres and is 80% contained. It is burning in closed timber litter. No new information was reported. This is the last narrative report unless new information is received.

  • Orlando — Showers, High: 82°F, Low: 70°F.

  • Tampa — Sunny, High: 85°F, Low: 69°F.

  • Miami Beach — Showers, High: 83°F, Low: 74°F.

Georgia

The Southern Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across Georgia.

  • Atlanta — Sunny, High: 70°F, Low: 51°F.

  • Savannah — Partly cloudy, High: 76°F, Low: 54°F.

South Dakota

The Rocky Mountain Area reports no uncontained large fires currently active across South Dakota.

  • Rapid City — Rain, High: 45°F, Low: 29°F.

Minnesota

The Eastern Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating zero active uncontained large incidents across Minnesota.

  • Duluth — Mostly cloudy, High: 54°F, Low: 33°F.

  • Mpls St Paul — Showers, High: 56°F, Low: 43°F.

Alaska

The Alaska Area is operating at Preparedness Level 1, coordinating zero uncontained large fires. Cumulative acres stand at 88,956 across 415 fires year-to-date.

  • Anchorage — Rain, High: 43°F, Low: 36°F.

  • Fairbanks — Rain and snow, High: 35°F, Low: 29°F.

  • Juneau — Partly cloudy, High: 44°F, Low: 35°F.

Sources: NICC Incident Management Situation Report (Sun Oct 25, 2026), NIFC Fire Information, National Weather Service


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