The United States entered June 2026 with 14 large uncontained wildfires burning nationwide, according to the latest National Interagency Coordination Center situation report. Active incidents span seven states, including three Pacific Northwest states — Oregon, Washington, and Idaho — raising concerns as the region heads into its historically most dangerous fire months.

By the Numbers

As of June 1, 2026, national fire statistics paint a sobering picture compared to recent years:

  • 30,298 wildfires ignited year-to-date, well above the 10-year average of 21,232
  • 2.4 million acres burned nationwide, double the 10-year average of 1.2 million
  • 2,825 firefighting personnel currently assigned to active incidents
  • 59,395 acres actively burning across 14 large fires
  • Two complex incident management teams supporting multi-agency response efforts

Nation's Largest Active Fire

The Seven Cabins Fire burning in the Capitan Mountains of Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, remains the nation's largest active fire at approximately 28,907 acres with 49% containment. Area closures remain in effect and some structures are still threatened, though fire managers report minimal fire behavior and improving containment lines.

Pacific Northwest Already Active

Three PNW states are already dealing with large fire incidents before the peak of summer. The Oregon Zen Fire in Wasco County, the Washington Country Meadow Fire near Kennewick, and the Idaho Summit Creek Fire in the Sawtooth National Forest are all active as of this report. Montana, meanwhile, is managing three large fires simultaneously — the Bradshaw Fire (2,690 acres), Jericho Creek Fire (2,068 acres), and the newly ignited Anticline Fire (1,000 acres).

Looking Ahead

A cold upper-level low moving eastward from California will bring some temporary moisture relief to the Pacific Northwest this week, with showers expected and below-normal temperatures across Oregon and western Washington. However, fire weather forecasters warn the break is short-lived. The NIFC seasonal outlook projects above-normal significant wildfire potential for the Northwest east of the Cascades throughout June, with elevated risk spreading deeper into Idaho in July.

Fire managers across the region are urging residents to complete defensible space work, create household evacuation plans, and monitor conditions through official channels including fire.airnow.gov, InciWeb, and local emergency management offices.