US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for April 3

The US National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reported that as of Friday, April 3, 11 fires are burning uncontained across the country, with 63 new wildfires reported during the week.

The National Fire Preparedness Level remains at 2 out of 5. A total of 1,200 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned nationwide.

Wildland firefighters continue to face mixed conditions across regions. Recent precipitation in parts of the South has slowed fire behavior on several incidents, aiding containment efforts. However, dry and windy conditions persist in some areas, sustaining elevated fire risk. As spring progresses, drying grasses and fine fuels are expected to support faster fire spread, particularly on windy days, ahead of full green-up.

Daily Statistics

As of Friday, there are 14 large wildfires or emergency responses ongoing, and 9 fires are contained.

Florida leads with 3 active fires; California, Georgia, and Texas each have 2; and Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Virginia each have 1.

The updated year-to-date comparison is as follows:

• Year-to-date through April 3, 16,380 wildfires have been reported, burning 1,510,973 acres.
• During the same period last year 14,849 wildfires were reported, burning 810,438 acres.
• The 10-year average (2016–2025) for the same period is 10,429 wildfires and 708,607 acres burned.