• Multi-state Red Flag Warnings issued as strong winds and very low humidity raise wildfire danger across the central U.S.

    ByTeo Blašković

    Red Flag Warnings are in effect across a broad swath of the Plains, Rockies, and parts of the Upper Midwest on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as strong winds, very low relative humidity, and dry fuels create critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service warns that any fires that start could spread quickly and be hard to control. In some areas, isolated dry thunderstorms may produce lightning with little or no rain, increasing the risk of new fires.

  • Pineland Road Fire explodes to over 6 000 ha (16 000 acres) as over 100 fires burn across Georgia

    ByTeo Blašković

    Wildfires driven by drought conditions spread across Georgia, United States, with at least 112 active fires burning approximately 9 164 ha (22 643 acres) as of April 22. The largest blaze, the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County, reached 6 686 ha (16 516 acres) with 10% containment, while multiple fires continued to expand under dry and windy conditions.

  • Wildfires disrupt Amtrak rail services and strand passengers in Florida

    ByRishav Kothari

    Amtrak partially suspended rail operations in Florida on April 20, 2026, due to wildfires in Putnam and Clay counties, which have burned approximately 1 093 – 1 214 ha (2 700 – 3 000 acres). Passenger trains were halted as a precaution, including Train 98 from Miami to Jacksonville carrying 232 passengers.

  • Cedar Canyon Fire burns 251 ha (620 acres) near Hitchcock, Oklahoma, injures 5

    ByReet Kaur

    A wind-driven wildfire ignited near Hitchcock in Blaine County, Oklahoma, at approximately 14:30-15:30 LT on March 26, 2026, burning 251 ha (620 acres) and reaching 70% containment by March 29. The fire, caused by a rekindled permitted burn, injured multiple firefighters and prompted localized evacuations that were later lifted.

  • Early-season wildfires surge across the United States with over 611 000 ha (1.51 million acres) burned year-to-date

    ByReet Kaur

    Wildfire activity intensified across the United States in March 2026, with 44 large fires burning approximately 399 800 ha (987 989 acres) as of March 27. Since January 1, more than 611 000 ha (1.51 million acres) have burned from 15 436 fires, well above the 10-year average, while evacuations, burn bans, and localized impacts were reported as containment improved in several key incidents by March 29.

  • Red Flag Warnings issued from the Plains to the Southeast under critical fire weather conditions

    ByRishav Kothari

    Red Flag Warnings are in effect across the Central Plains and Southeast United States on March 28, 2026, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of critical fire weather conditions driven by strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Wind gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and humidity levels as low as 10–20% are expected to promote rapid fire ignition and spread. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged across all warned regions.

  • Critical fire weather conditions forecast across central New Mexico into the southern High Plains

    ByReet Kaur

    Critical fire weather conditions are forecast across central New Mexico into the southern High Plains from Thursday morning, March 26, through early Friday, March 27, 2026, as sustained west-southwesterly winds of 30–40 km/h (20–25 mph), relative humidity as low as 5–15%, and record to near-record heat support rapid fire spread and drying of fine fuels.

  • Red Flag Warnings issued for parts of Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota

    ByReet Kaur

    Red Flag Warnings were in effect across parts of Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota on March 25, 2026, as strong winds, very low humidity, and unseasonably warm temperatures created conditions favorable for rapid wildfire spread. Additional fire weather warnings were also issued in parts of nearby states, while some warnings in Nebraska and Wyoming extended into March 26.