Tennessee Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Tennessee - August 10, 2026

Overview

Tennessee is currently experiencing a mix of environmental conditions. While recent scattered rainfall events have provided widespread moisture and adequate vegetation green-up, the state is still monitoring abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions in various regions. Historically, fire danger begins to increase during late summer as fuels and soils dry out, transitioning into the state's fall fire season.

Nationally, the current Preparedness Level is 5 (PL 5), indicating that national wildland fire resources are heavily committed to large, complex fires, primarily in the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: Over the last 72 hours, fire activity in Tennessee has remained minimal, with no large, uncontained wildfires reported. The Tennessee Division of Forestry and local agencies continue to monitor the landscape as conditions slowly transition toward the traditional fall fire season. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reports that while extreme fire behavior is present in multiple geographic areas across the western United States, the Southeast is currently experiencing low wildfire activity.

Key Fires:
At this time, there are no significant active wildfires threatening communities or requiring major suppression efforts within the state of Tennessee.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management:
Current fire environment conditions remain favorable for prescribed burning across much of the state due to adequate soil moisture. Landowners and practitioners are conducting growing-season prescribed burns to manage fuel loads, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce future wildfire risk. The Tennessee Division of Forestry advises those conducting burns to develop comprehensive burn plans, notify adjacent landowners, and ensure adequate resources are present to safely accomplish burn objectives. Burn permits can be obtained online at www.BurnSafeTN.org.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: An unsettled weather pattern is currently in place across Tennessee. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are present, particularly during the afternoon hours, with temperatures remaining near normal for this time of year.
Forecasted Weather: The National Weather Service reports no immediate fire weather concerns for the next 72 hours. Minimum relative humidity (RH) values are expected to remain well above critical thresholds (between 45-60%), and daily low to medium chances of scattered storms will continue. Winds are forecast to be generally light, primarily out of the south and southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Warnings: There are currently no Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches in effect for Tennessee.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: Even with recent rains, residents should remain vigilant as underlying drought conditions persist in parts of the state. As we approach late August and September, vegetation and soils will begin to dry out. Residents are encouraged to practice safe debris burning, avoid activities that create sparks in dry grass, and clear dead brush from properties to reduce the risk of future fires.
Resource Allocation: With the National Preparedness Level at its maximum (PL 5), many federal and state resources are deployed to assist with severe fire activity in the western United States. Local agencies are utilizing this period of low local fire activity to conduct training and prepare for Tennessee's fall fire season, which officially begins on October 15.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov
Tennessee Division of Forestry (Burn Permits & Info): www.BurnSafeTN.org
Tennessee Wildland Fire Public Viewer: www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/fire.html

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.