Wildfire
Why this is rated elevated
National preparedness is at level 3 of 5, and year-to-date acreage exceeds the ten-year average.
Elevated: Some indicators are outside normal ranges or a known risk is developing. Core functions are unaffected. Methodology
What is this?
This tracks big fires in forests and grasslands.
How it's doing: Still working, but something is a little off.
About this area
Tracks active large wildfires, acres burned, and national firefighting resource levels.
Indicators
Latest readings. Changes are shown without judgment of whether up or down is better.
| Indicator | Latest |
|---|---|
Active large fires Source: National Interagency Fire Center | 34fires |
Acres burned (YTD) Source: National Interagency Fire Center | 6.3M acres |
National preparedness level Source: National Interagency Fire Center | 3 of 5 |
Charts
Timeline of developments
Evacuations ordered near large fire in Northern California
Local authorities ordered evacuations for several communities as winds pushed the fire east.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
Sources and citationsWhere this info comes from
- 1.National Incident Management Situation Report
National Interagency Fire Center. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 2.Wildfire statistics
National Interagency Fire Center. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 3.National fire news
National Interagency Fire Center. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
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