Active Fires

The Blue Ridge Fire erupted Friday near Buhl in southern Idaho, rapidly expanding to 6,000 acres with zero containment. Critical infrastructure is threatened and dangerous wind conditions are forecast for the week ahead.

With 31,511 fires burning nearly 2.5 million acres through June 5, the 2026 wildfire season is tracking significantly above the 10-year national average on both fire count and acreage — setting a concerning baseline as the peak summer months approach.

The Summit Creek Fire burning in the Sawtooth National Forest near Oakley, Idaho, has grown to nearly 1,924 acres but is 85% contained, with crews targeting full control by June 7.

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NIFC reports 6 large uncontained fires burning 39,511 acres nationally as 2026 year-to-date totals hit 31,511 fires and nearly 2.5 million acres — well above 10-year averages.

As of early June 2026, wildfires have burned more than 2.4 million acres across the United States — more than double the acreage recorded at the same point last year and significantly ahead of the 10-year average.

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The U.S. remains at National Preparedness Level 2 as 2026 wildfire activity tracks at roughly double the 10-year average, with 30,298 fires burning more than 2.4 million acres by June 1.

The Seven Cabins Fire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountain Wilderness has grown to 31,770 acres and remains the nation's largest active wildfire, with containment improving but closures and structure threats still in effect.

The U.S. fire community is at Preparedness Level 2 with 14 uncontained large fires burning and more than 2.4 million acres consumed nationally — well above the 10-year average through June 1.

As of June 1, 2026, 14 large fires burn across seven states with 2.4 million acres scorched nationally — more than double the 10-year average. Three Pacific Northwest states are already dealing with active large fire incidents.

The National Interagency Fire Center reports 18 uncontained large fires burning across the U.S. as of late May, with year-to-date acreage already double the 10-year average. Active fires in Idaho and Montana are among those on the IMSR.

NIFC reports 12 large uncontained fires with more than 5,000 personnel deployed as the 2026 season tracks significantly ahead of recent averages with 2.3 million acres already burned nationwide.

NIFC reports 12 large uncontained fires with more than 5,000 personnel deployed as the 2026 season tracks significantly ahead of recent averages with 2.3 million acres already burned nationwide.

A U.S. Forest Service prescribed burn on Pine Mountain in the Deschutes National Forest escaped containment lines on May 8, growing to nearly 3,000 acres before firefighters achieved full containment by May 12.

NIFC reports 18 large uncontained fires and more than 5,000 firefighters deployed nationally, with 2.3 million acres burned so far in 2026. The Santa Rosa Island Fire in California and Seven Cabins Fire in New Mexico are among the largest active incidents.

Four wildfires ignited simultaneously across southern Idaho during Memorial Day weekend, burning more than 7,700 acres combined. The Kinyon Springs, Summit Creek, Dewoff, and Black Ridge fires tested regional firefighting resources as dry conditions and winds drove rapid fire growth.

NIFC reports 18 uncontained large fires and 2.3 million acres burned as the 2026 fire year tracks well above recent averages entering the peak summer season.

The Seven Cabins Fire has grown to over 17,000 acres in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains Wilderness, with evacuations in effect in Lincoln County and 863 firefighters engaged — drawing on national resources ahead of the Northwest's own fire season peak.

NIFC reports 18 large fires burning nationwide as of May 22, with 2.3 million acres burned in 2026 — more than double the same period in 2025. The Pacific Northwest is increasingly in the crosshairs as the season escalates.