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August 10, 2024 - As of now, 83 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies nationwide. Current wildfires have burned 2,370,998 acres. 
About 28,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to wildfires, including 27 complex and 4 Type 1 incident management teams, 643 crews, 1,539 engines, 155 helicopters, and six Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS.
Evacuation orders are in effect on 17 wildfires in the Northwest, Great Basin, Northern California and Southern areas. If you're in an area threatened by wildfires, your safety is the top priority. When evacuation orders are issued, it's crucial to act quickly and follow the guidance of local authorities. Remember, your safety and the safety of your loved ones is what matters most. Trust the experts, follow evacuation orders, and stay safe. Learn more about evacuation plans and animal evacuation tips at https://www.ready.gov/
Yesterday was the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear, national hero of fire prevention, who reminds us that "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires." As we celebrate 80 years of Smokey Bear’s wisdom, let’s remember that each of us plays a crucial role in preventing wildfires. By making responsible choices, we’re not just protecting our communities and forests—we’re keeping Smokey’s message alive for future generations. Remember, it only takes a single spark to start a wildfire, but together, we can ensure Smokey’s 80th birthday is a time to celebrate, not battle flames.
Take a look at the fuels and fire behavior advisories issued for Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Wyoming, Southwest Oregon, the region east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington, Nevada, Southern Idaho, Utah, and California. Residents, travelers, or workers on their way to any of these states should be advised and familiarize themselves with the elevated risks.
For more information about the mobilization of wildland firefighters from Australia and New Zealand visit the international support page.
A persistent weather pattern will remain in place with continued above normal temperatures west of the Divide and continued low relative humidity of 5-20%, driest over central and northern California into the northern Great Basin. As troughing deepens over the Northwest coast, breezy westerly winds will expand in areal coverage over most of California, Nevada, and southern Idaho and strengthen to 15-25 mph with gusts to 35-40 mph. There will also be a return of breezy westerly winds to the Cascade gaps and Columbia Basin. Overnight recoveries will still be poor for the ridges and mid-slopes and elevated to locally critical conditions are likely to continue. Monsoon showers and thunderstorms will become less widespread than previous days and will likely be most prevalent in Arizona and the southern Great Basin with fewer in New Mexico. Thunderstorm activity will likely continue to be wet and slow moving. Widespread shower and thunderstorm activity will also continue east of the Divide from southern Montana into Colorado, and potentially Oklahoma as well. Continued troughing and limited moisture over the Northwest coast will lead to a continued threat of isolated dry thunderstorms over eastern Oregon and central Idaho. The remnants of Debby will move out of the Northeast and drier conditions will prevail over the East Coast. Hot and dry conditions will continue over the Lower Mississippi Valley with locally breezy winds.
| Number of new large fires or emergency response * New fires are identified with an asterisk |
5 | States currently reporting large fires: |
| Total number of active large fires Total does not include individual fires within complexes. |
83 | |
| Acres from active fires | 2,370,998 | |
| Fires contained | 5 |
Year-to-date statistics
| 2024 (1/1/24-8/10/24) | Fires: 29,194 | Acres: 5,097,739 |
| 2023 (1/1/23-8/10/23) | Fires: 33,700 | Acres: 1,546,630 |
| 2022 (1/1/22-8/10/22) | Fires: 40,936 | Acres: 5,897,114 |
| 2021 (1/1/21-8/10/21) | Fires: 39,593 | Acres: 3,701,807 |
| 2020 (1/1/20-8/10/20) | Fires: 34,445 | Acres: 2,319,077 |
| 2019 (1/1/19-8/10/19) | Fires: 28,821 | Acres: 3,601,157 |
| 2018 (1/1/18-8/10/18) | Fires: 39,868 | Acres: 5,582,506 |
| 2017 (1/1/17-8/10/17) | Fires: 41,096 | Acres: 6,098,316 |
| 2016 (1/1/16-8/10/16) | Fires: 36,611 | Acres: 3,616,320 |
| 2015 (1/1/15-8/10/15) | Fires: 37,894 | Acres: 6,224,545 |
| 2014 (1/1/14-8/10/14) | Fires: 35,429 | Acres: 2,435,472 |
10-year average Year-to-Date
| 2014-2023 | Fires: 36,548 | Acres: 4,071,555 |
Source: NIFC
