National fire news for Tuesday 2 July 2024

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July 2, 2024 – There are 50 large forest and complex fires nationwide, 18 are managed under a full suppression strategy. Wildland Alaska firefighters and support personnel are working 33 incidents. Six Complex Incident Management Teams and one Type 1 Incident Management Team have been assigned or are currently mobilizing to the incidents. Approximately 7,800 firefighters and support personnel have been assigned, including more than 170 crews, 365 engines, and multiple aviation assets.

Today we celebrate those who live by the values ​​of duty, respect and integrity. On National Forest Firefighter Day, we thank every forest firefighter, support staff and contractor who work together to protect life, property and natural and cultural resources. It takes many people with specialized skills, and today we recognize all of them. Whether you carry a Pulaski, a radio, a computer, a headset, a map, a clipboard or a camera to work, we thank you for your service! #ItTakesAllOfUs

It’s almost time for the biggest fireworks celebration of the year. It’s no wonder that fireworks cause forest fires every year. Fireworks have no place on public lands, and even on your property, they should be handled with great care. Do your part to prevent forest fires by enjoying your public lands during the celebration.

The Alaska Interagency Coordination Center’s Predictive Services and its partners have issued a Fuels and Fire Behavior Warning covering central Alaska to the northeastern interior to the Canadian border. Alaska is in the peak of its fire season, and conditions are likely to worsen with the continued and recurring hot, dry air masses combined with the long daylight hours. California has already issued a Fuels and Fire Behavior Warning highlighting abnormally high fine fuel loads throughout the state. Residents, travelers, or workers traveling to these states should be notified and aware of the increased risk.

The National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook for June through September has been released by the National Interagency Coordination Center’s National Prediction Services. For additional information on the current forecasts, visit the Outlook page on the NICC website.

Annual Statistics

10-year average since the beginning of the year

Source: NIFC