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National Fire Situation: 1.88 Million Acres Burned, Nation at Preparedness Level 2
The U.S. is at National Preparedness Level 2 with 12 uncontained large fires burning in 6 states. More than 1.88 million acres have burned nationwide in 2026, well above the 10-year average.
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National Fire Roundup: 1.89 Million Acres Burned in 2026, Fires Active in Oregon, Florida, New Mexico, and Beyond
As of May 12, the U.S. has recorded 25,865 fires and 1.89 million acres burned in 2026 — well above the 10-year average. Fifteen large fires are active across eight states including Oregon, Florida, New Mexico, and California, with 1,803 personnel currently deployed.
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2026 Fire Season Off to a Blazing Start: Over 1.88 Million Acres Burned Nationwide
The 2026 wildfire season is tracking well above the 10-year average, with over 1.88 million acres burned and 16 large fires burning across nine states as of May 11.
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NIFC Report: Nation Already Surpassing 10-Year Burn Average as Active 2026 Season Takes Hold
NIFC reports nearly 1.85 million acres burned since January 1 — already surpassing the 10-year average — as the nation enters Wildfire Awareness Month at National Preparedness Level 2.
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NIFC 2026 National Fire Outlook: A Worrying Picture from Coast to Coast
The National Interagency Fire Center's 2026 Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook paints a sobering picture, with above-normal fire risk stretching across the West and into the South this summer.
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