[18 de junio] Monitor de Sequía de los EE. UU.
🟠Las áreas bajo Sequía Moderada (D1): St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix, el sur de Cabo Rojo, Lajas, Guánica, Santa Isabel y Salinas, así como sectores limitados de municipios vecinos.
📅 Jun 17, 2026: 🔥 Fire Danger Statement until 4 PM AST for southern PR. Dry fuels, low humidity & breezy conditions will support rapid fire spread. Avoid burning. | 🔥 Comunicado de Peligro de Incendios hasta las 4 PM AST. Evite quemas. #PRwx#USVIwx
New Start, Oregon: A new wildfire has popped up in Linn county, Oregon about 2 miles Southwest of Detroit Lake. The fire is moving West and was sized up at 15 acres currently.
Two helicopters are en route along with Forest Service resources and Oregon Department of Forestry resources. The fire is west of the Kinney Creek drainage. Currently 80 degrees, 7MPH winds, and 25% RH.
Prepped and ready for initial attack ✔️
The Great Basin Smokejumpers have spent the spring training, conducting refresher jumps, and preparing for the increase in fire activity ahead.
Recently, our Director, Chief Brian Fennessy, spent time with the crew to get a firsthand look at their operations, training, and readiness for the season ahead. From packing parachutes to jump prep, these firefighters continue to sharpen the skills needed to respond when called.
Here’s the latest National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook for May through August. During Wildfire Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder to prepare, stay informed, and help prevent wildfires.
#NationalFireNews
National Fire News: April 1, 2026 - No April Fool's joke here! Released today from predictive services, here's a look at the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential over the next four months.
🔥Read the full outlook here: https://t.co/81gZvf5RrT
¡Estamos listos para las competencias bomberiles 2026! 🔥🚒👨🚒 ¿Qué zona se llevará el campeonato? Los equipos junto a sus capitanes tienen la meta clara: ganar 🏆🔥 Te esperamos en el Balneario de Boquerón el sábado, 9 de mayo desde las 8:00 a.m. ¡Ven y disfruta en familia!
Personal de la Brigada Forestal de Lajas participó ayer en el “San Germán First Responder Expo”, donde realizaron demostraciones de la Unidad Forestal y ofrecieron charlas sobre prevención de incendios a los asistentes. 🔥🚒👨🚒
The #MorrillFire has rapidly expanded to nearly 550,000 acres in just 72 hours, and the Cottonwood fire south of the Morrill fire is at 100k acres.
However, there is some relief in sight... the front moving through the Midwest is expected to bring much-needed moisture, which could aid firefighting efforts and help slow the fires spread. #NEwx
Personal de la Brigada Forestal de Rincón y DOE Añasco participó ayer en la Feria de Salud y Servicios de la Esc Dr. Juan B. Soto en Aguada. Ofrecieron charlas de prevención de incendios a estudiantes y personal escolar, promoviendo la seguridad y la labor de nuestros bomberos.
SCARY SIGHT: Aerial footage captures the raging, uncontained wildfires across Nebraska, where more than 500,000 acres of land have burned in just a few days' time.
A state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Jim Pillen, who said he's thankful that President Trump immediately approved FEMA funding to help fight the fires.
"The challenge is great, but we have the toughness, know-how, and partners to see it through."
Bomberos forestales de Lajas trabajan en la extinción del fuego reportado en carr.108 Bo. Leguísamo en Mayagüez. Bomberos municipales también en la escena.
📅 Mar 03· 03 de marzo
🔥🌿 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER RISK / RIESGO ELEVADO DE INCENDIOS 🔥🌿
📍 Southern PR / Sur de PR
🕗 Until 5 PM AST
🚫 No outdoor burning
🚭 Extinguish all sparks/flames
📞 Report fires to 911
#PRwx#USVIwx
Calling all wildland firefighters ready to lead from the front. We’re hiring GW-07 Assistant Engine Captains across the country.
Assistant Engine Captains serve on wildland fire engine crews and help lead fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire operations.
🗓 Apply by March 16, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/XxlgbpY85K
📍Now hiring at:
Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ
Everglades National Park - Homestead, FL
Big Cypress National Preserve - Ochopee, FL
Indiana Dunes National Park- Porter, IN
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, KY
Natchez Trace Parkway - Tupelo, MS
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - Bushkill, PA
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area - Sanford, TX
Zion National Park - Springdale, UT
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve - Glen Jean, WV
Grand Teton National Park - Colter Bay, WY
Photo courtesy of NPS.
We are excited to be joining the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service in @Interior! This account will no longer be updated. We invite you to follow the new service @USWFS.