Maine Fires

Wild River Fire near western border holds lines amid dry conditions

Maine has no large wildfires burning within its borders, though crews continue suppression work on the Wild River Fire just across the western state line. Severe to extreme drought persists across northern and coastal Maine, keeping forest fuels receptive despite seasonable temperatures. Fire perimeters along the White Mountain National Forest boundary continue to hold, and no communities are threatened.

Key Fires

• Wild River Fire — Burning in the White Mountain National Forest roughly one mile west of the Maine border, the fire remains confined within established boundaries as crews extinguish interior hot spots. Emergency Forest Service road and trail closures remain in effect through adjacent federal lands, though no structural damage or injuries have occurred.

Conditions and Outlook

No Red Flag Warnings or fire weather watches are active across Maine, and significant fire potential remains low statewide. Western border areas will experience gusty winds and dry conditions before transitioning to cooler temperatures with drizzle and light rain later in the week. Despite subdued fire activity, ongoing drought conditions continue to leave heavy fuels receptive to ignition.

Burn Bans and Land Management

There are no countywide burn bans in Maine, though all open burning requires a permit from local town fire wardens or the Maine Forest Service. An emergency Forest Service closure order remains active through January for Wild River Road and adjacent trails including the High Water, Shelburne, and Kenduskeag trails.

What Residents Should Do

• Obey all White Mountain National Forest closures, including Wild River Road and surrounding trails.
• Never fly unauthorized drones near wildfire operations.
• Obtain a valid permit and verify local daily fire danger before burning.