Puerto Rico Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Puerto Rico - April 22, 2026

Overview

Puerto Rico is currently experiencing a very low wildfire risk. The region has benefited from consistent rainfall over the past few months, which has prevented drought conditions from developing and kept fuel moisture levels high across the island's forests and agricultural lands. The current National Preparedness Level is 2, reflecting a moderate level of national readiness driven largely by early-season fires in the mainland U.S. However, Puerto Rico remains at normal baseline operations with no significant national or local resources committed to wildfire suppression at this time.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: There are currently no active large wildfires reported in Puerto Rico. Satellite monitoring and local fire tracking systems indicate zero significant fire alerts over the past 72 hours. While the region's peak fire season typically begins in mid-January, 2026 has seen normal to below-normal fire activity. Firefighters and emergency personnel remain in a state of normal readiness.

Key Fires: There are currently no active key fires to report in Puerto Rico. Vegetation and fuels across the island—primarily tropical grasses, brush, and timber—remain green and highly saturated due to recent and ongoing precipitation.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management: There are no active prescribed burns or widespread burn bans reported for Puerto Rico at this time. Land management activities continue to focus on general preparedness, monitoring, and routine agricultural operations. Government agencies continue to evaluate weather conditions for future land management needs, and local officials can request spot forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan for any upcoming agricultural projects or prescribed burns.

Air Quality: Air quality remains good to excellent across the island. With no active wildfires or significant prescribed burns, there are no wildfire smoke impacts reported for any communities.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: Conditions across Puerto Rico are mostly sunny with temperatures ranging from 79°F to 86°F. Scattered showers and high humidity are present, aiding in keeping the fire danger low. The National Weather Service in San Juan has explicitly noted in their routine planning forecast that "No fire danger is expected" for the region.

Forecasted Weather: There are no Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches in effect for Puerto Rico. The forecast over the next 72 hours includes periodic light rain and scattered showers, with humidity remaining high (between 64% and 80%). Winds are expected to remain moderate, generally blowing from the east at 10 to 16 mph. These wet and humid conditions will continue to mitigate any potential fire behavior.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: While the fire risk is currently very low, residents are always advised to have an emergency plan in place and to maintain defensible space around their properties by clearing dead brush.
Resource Allocation: Local agencies are utilizing this period of low fire activity to focus on training, equipment maintenance, and general preparedness for future seasons.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
National Weather Service - San Juan Fire Weather: www.weather.gov/sju/fire

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.