Precipitation and Cool Autumn Conditions Moderate Wildfire Activity Nationwide

The national wildland fire preparedness level remains at Level 1, with fire activity largely quieted and geographic areas handling incidents with local resources. While cumulative activity and burned terrain this year run well above the ten-year national average, only a few uncontained large wildfires remain active nationwide. Fall moisture and cooler temperatures continue to assist firefighters with containment and mop-up efforts across active incidents.

Significant Fires

• Wild River Fire (New Hampshire) — Burning in the White Mountain National Forest southeast of Gorham, the fire expanded through dry leaf litter and rocky terrain, prompting closures of Wild River Road and surrounding hiking trails. Crews are using air and ground resources to suppress the flames, with no structures damaged or evacuations in place.
• Ridge Fire (Michigan) — Smoldering in deep organic duff northwest of Marquette near the Dead River Basin, the fire continues to hold within established lines as local trail closures remain in effect. Forecast snow and rain are expected to help firefighters extinguish lingering interior hotspots.
• Sisi Fire (Washington) — Located northwest of Stehekin in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, this backcountry fire is exhibiting creeping activity while long-term trail closures remain active along the Pacific Crest Trail corridor. Officials are monitoring the burn area for elevated flash flood and debris flow hazards caused by seasonal autumn precipitation.
• Bee Haven 2 Fire (Florida) — Crews in Hamilton County are securing control lines and conducting mop-up operations as the fire smolders deep within wetland fuels northwest of Lake City. No structures are threatened, though patrol efforts are expected to continue into the winter.
• BSP Cactus Fire (Tennessee) — Located in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area east of Jamestown, this fire is now fully contained as personnel monitor the perimeter.

Conditions and Outlook

No Red Flag Warnings are currently in effect across the United States, with significant fire potential remaining at baseline minimums nationwide. In northern New England, incoming rain showers and higher humidity over the next several days will help firefighters dampen dry surface fuels around active blazes. Across the Upper Great Lakes, heavy snowfall, gusty winds, and plummeting temperatures will effectively suppress fire activity and aid containment.

Burn Bans and Land Management

The Oregon Department of Forestry has terminated all statewide fire restrictions to conclude the fire season, while Northern California officials have ended local restrictions and authorized pile burning. In New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has closed Wild River Road and adjacent trails, and long-term backcountry trail closures remain posted in Washington and Michigan.

What Residents Should Do

• Exercise strict campfire safety, as unusually dry autumn leaves in the Northeast remain prone to accidental ignition.
• Watch for flash flooding and debris flows below burned hillsides during heavy autumn rainfall.
• Adhere to all road, trail, and backcountry forest closure orders near active incidents.