Active Fires

Washington's largest active wildfire, the Lyons Ferry Fire in Franklin and Garfield counties, has grown to an estimated 30,000 acres and is pouring heavy smoke across eastern Washington. Hazardous air quality has been recorded in Spokane.

NIFC confirms 49 large fires burning across the U.S. as the National Preparedness Level holds at 4. Over 3.67 million acres have burned in 2026, with MAFFS military aircraft activated to support overwhelmed suppression resources.

NIFC is holding at National Preparedness Level 4 with 48 large fires burning across 15 states. More than 16,800 firefighters are deployed as the Pacific Northwest escalates into a major area of national focus.

The National Interagency Fire Center reports 46 uncontained large fires burning in all 10 geographic areas as of July 14, with nearly 17,000 personnel deployed nationwide. Year-to-date, 39,354 fires have burned more than 3.6 million acres — well ahead of last year's pace at this date.

A helicopter pilot was killed Sunday while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado — the fourth firefighter death there this summer. The Aspen Acres Fire has now destroyed 850+ structures including 337 homes near Pueblo.

The Babylon Fire in San Juan County, Utah has grown to 104,000+ acres, becoming the nation's largest active wildfire. The fire near Bears Ears National Monument is 44% contained.

NIFC reports 44 large fires burning nationwide with 15,150 personnel deployed. Oregon leads the Northwest with 6 large fires as the season hits National Preparedness Level 4.

Idaho is managing four large fires as Elder Fire evacuations near Worley were issued and lifted within 23 minutes, while the lightning-caused Upper Smith Fire emerges in remote terrain northwest of Bonners Ferry. Hot, dry conditions across the Inland Northwest keep fire danger elevated statewide.

NIFC reports 39 large fires burning 548,800+ acres nationally as of July 10, with Washington, Oregon, and Idaho among the most active states. The National Preparedness Level sits at 4 and military MAFFS airtankers have been activated.

The Chelan Hills Fire near Orondo, Washington has burned nearly 10,000 acres, destroyed 100+ structures, and claimed at least one life since igniting on July 4. The fire is 50% contained as investigators probe a suspected human cause.

The Claremont Fire has scorched nearly 4,800 acres in the Boise Foothills just northeast of downtown Boise, prompting Level 2 and Level 3 evacuation orders in Boise County and closure of the popular Ridge to Rivers Trail System.

NIFC reports 36 large fires burning in 12 states and 3.3 million acres burned nationwide through July 7 — well ahead of 2025 and 2024 pace, with National Preparedness Level at 4.

A fast-moving fire that ignited July 4th near Orondo, WA has burned nearly 9,735 acres, destroyed over 100 structures, and claimed at least one life. Evacuations remain in place in Douglas County.

The 2026 wildfire season has already scorched nearly 3.3 million acres nationwide — well above the pace of recent years — as 41 large fires burned across 14 states as of Sunday, July 5, with the Pacific Northwest emerging as a new hot spot.

A 1,261-acre wildfire ignited July 4 approximately one mile north of Antelope, Oregon, prompting Level 3 Go Now evacuations for Wasco County and threatening at least 10 primary structures.

NIFC has elevated the National Preparedness Level to PL 4 for the first time since 2021, with 36,594 fires burning 3.2 million acres and 9,333 firefighters deployed nationally. The 2026 season is running far ahead of the 10-year average.

Washington state is tracking three active wildfire incidents — the Mt. Tom Creek Fire in Olympic National Park, the Henderson Fire near Lake Chelan, and the Hamilton Fire near Winthrop — as dry conditions raise concerns heading into the July 4th holiday weekend.

The U.S. has reached National Preparedness Level 4 with 51 large fires burning across 12 states. Through July 1, the 2026 season has logged over 3.1 million acres burned — compared to just 1.8 million at the same point in 2025.

NIFC raised the National Preparedness Level to 4 on June 29, with 54 large fires burning nationally and over 8,200 firefighters deployed. The 2026 season has already burned 3.1 million acres — double the normal pace.

With over 3 million acres burned nationally by June 28 — nearly double the 2025 pace — Alaska leads all states with 12 large fires, while the Southwest continues to generate major incidents. Here's where things stand nationally as the Pacific Northwest watches and waits.