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The largest fires burning in the United States, ranked by known acreage size.
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2025-04-01 20:13:14.580231 ET
### National Overview
As of April 1, 2025, the United States is experiencing an active wildfire season, particularly in the southern and southeastern regions. The year-to-date statistics indicate that 14,849 wildfires have burned 707,228 acres across the country, with a notable increase in fire activity compared to previous years[4].
### Significant Wildfire Situations
- **Black Cove Complex, North Carolina**: This complex, spanning Polk and Henderson counties, includes the Black Cove, Deep Woods, and Fish Hook fires. As of April 1, the total size of the complex is 7,670 acres, with containment levels at 93% for Black Cove, 60% for Deep Woods, and 100% for Fish Hook. The cause of the Black Cove and Fish Hook fires has been identified as powerline issues, while the Deep Woods fire is still under investigation. Fire crews have been aided by recent rain, which has helped in strengthening containment features and suppressing the fires[2].
- **Carolinas Wildfires**: Multiple wildfires have been reported in North Carolina and South Carolina following a Red Flag Warning. Dry conditions and downed timber from past storms have elevated the wildfire risk in these areas. The U.S. Forest Service is actively responding and coordinating with state and local partners to contain these fires. Rain expected midweek may improve conditions, but the region remains prepared for an active fire season[1].
### Firefighting Efforts
Firefighters are working diligently across the affected areas, with significant resources deployed. For the Black Cove Complex, 45 engines and 371 personnel are engaged in containment and suppression efforts. The U.S. Forest Service is also monitoring the situation closely and is prepared to send additional personnel as needed. Fire crews are focusing on safely navigating fire lines, especially given the slick and slippery conditions following recent rainfall[2].
### Weather and Fire Conditions
Current weather conditions are critical in several regions. A fuels and fire behavior advisory has been issued for the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Foothills, including parts of eastern Tennessee, northern Georgia, northwest South Carolina, and western North Carolina. This area is experiencing low relative humidity and critical fuel moisture levels, leading to aggressive fire behavior[4].
Breezy and dry conditions are forecasted for the eastern slopes of the southern Appalachians and the Piedmont, with relative humidity as low as 15-30%. Similar dry conditions are expected to continue across the rest of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Precipitation is expected in northern California and the Northwest, which may help mitigate fire conditions in those areas[4].
Overall, the combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and breezy winds is creating a high-risk environment for wildfires, particularly in the southeastern United States.
CITATIONS
['https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/03/03/secretary-rollins-addresses-wildfires-carolinas', 'https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2025/04/01/daily-update-black-cove-complex', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf', 'https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn', 'https://www.rff.org/publications/explainers/wildfires-in-the-united-states-101-context-and-consequences/']
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CONTACT: Philip Jackson, public information officer
N.C. Forest Service
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Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve
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Table Rock Fire
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