Tennessee Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Tennessee - August 02, 2026

Overview

Tennessee is currently experiencing a quiet period for wildfire activity, aided by recent precipitation and elevated humidity levels across the state. While the local fire danger remains low, the National Preparedness Level is currently at 5—the highest level on the 1-to-5 scale. This indicates that national wildland firefighting resources are fully committed to severe and highly active wildfire seasons in other parts of the country, and emergency measures are being taken to sustain incident operations nationwide.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: There are currently no significant active wildfires in Tennessee. Over the last 72 hours, fire activity has been minimal due to favorable weather conditions, allowing state and local resources to remain available or assist with national mobilization efforts.

(Note: Because there are no active large incidents threatening communities or values in the state, the Key Fires section has been omitted for today's report.)

Prescribed Burns and Land Management: Currently, there are no active burn bans in the State of Tennessee. Burn permits are not required at this time; the state's seasonal permit requirement will resume on October 15, 2026. Prescribed fire practitioners who wish to voluntarily submit their prescribed fire information may continue to do so through the state's permit application portal. Land managers are utilizing this period of lower fire risk to evaluate areas for future fuel mitigation projects.
Air Quality: With no significant wildfires burning within the state and favorable atmospheric mixing, air quality remains good across most of Tennessee. There are currently no significant smoke impacts expected in the region.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving across the region today, contributing to moist surface fuels. Relative humidity (RH) values are excellent, remaining above 45%, with light west to southwest winds around 5 mph.
Forecasted Weather: There are no Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches in effect for Tennessee. Rain chances will continue through Sunday and Monday, keeping fire danger low. Temperatures will remain in the mid-80s to lower 90s, but the sustained high humidity and light winds will prevent any significant drying of vegetation over the next 72 hours.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: Although local fire danger is low, residents are always encouraged to practice fire safety. If you are conducting any outdoor burning, ensure fires are never left unattended and are completely extinguished. It is also a good time to clear dead brush and debris from properties to maintain defensible space ahead of the fall fire season.
Resource Allocation: Because the National Preparedness Level is at 5, there is a heavy demand on inactive/low-activity geographic areas like Tennessee to provide available resources to other parts of the country. Local agencies remain prepared to respond to any in-state incidents while supporting the massive logistical effort underway nationally.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
Tennessee Division of Forestry (Wildland Fire): www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/fire.html
Tennessee Burn Safe (Permits and Bans): burnsafe.tn.gov

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.