Current Northwest Wildfire Locations
Major forest fires always affect regional travel and recreation in the Northwest. Uncontained fires block access to the surrounding area. The reduced visibility and air pollution that result from an active fire can range from inconvenient to life threatening. Even the risk of fire has an impact; camp fires, barbecue grills, and firewood cutting are usually limited or prohibited during the dry summer months.
It's always wise to check on the latest fire situation before embarking on a Northwest wilderness trip. These resources will keep you informed of current wildfire activity in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and other Western states.
- National Fire News
A listing of all the major wildfires in the U.S., including description, number of acres, and containment. - National Interagency Coordination Center
Get current and archived reports with detailed fire status - updated daily. - New West Wildland Fire News
Get the latest wildfire news for the Rocky Mountain states, including Idaho and Montana. - Idaho Fire Updates
Current news, links to local and regional wildfire resources, and fire-related stories. - Montana Current Fire Conditions
Access of map of current fires, restrictions and closures information, and other regional wildfire resources. - Oregon Department of Forestry:Fire in the Forest
Daily update that provides news about fire locations, community involvement, and containment forecasts. - Washington DNR Fire Information
Information about fire news, maps, and responding agencies.
The following maps provide additional information about current forest fires in the Northwestern US.
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