Wildfires

Wildfires of 2017

25,167 wildfires were reported in the United States in 2017, burning 10,441,418 acres. The largest was the NW Oklahoma Complex in Oklahoma, at 779,292 acres. Land managers also reported 541 prescribed fires on 203,231 acres.

Wildfires
25,167
Acres burned
10,441,418
Prescribed fires
541

2016 2018

Largest fires400

Wildfires and complexes by final or latest reported size; the 400 largest of 2,047 of 100 acres or more.

FireStateAcresDiscovered
NW Oklahoma ComplexOK779,292Mar 7, 2017
Grassfires 30617 FireKS400,000Mar 6, 2017
Perryton FireTX318,156Mar 6, 2017
Thomas FireCA281,893Dec 4, 2017
Lodgepole ComplexMT270,743Jul 20, 2017
Roosters Comb FireNV204,947Jul 9, 2017
Chetco Bar FireOR191,125Jul 12, 2017
Deer Creek Fire, Leiter, WY FireWY190,000Sep 1, 2017
Rice Ridge FireMT160,187Jul 24, 2017
Four Seasons ComplexNV159,986Jul 16, 2017
West Mims FireFL152,294Apr 6, 2017
Starbuck FireOK150,000Mar 6, 2017
Lefors East FireTX135,000Mar 7, 2017
Diamond Creek FireWA128,272Jul 23, 2017
Central Lnu ComplexCA110,720Oct 9, 2017
Sartin Draw FireMT99,714Aug 30, 2017
Truckee FireNV98,960Jul 3, 2017
Tohakum 2 FireNV94,221Aug 29, 2017
Campbell River FireAK93,520Jun 26, 2017
Highline FireID89,366Jul 28, 2017
Long Valley FireCA83,733Jul 11, 2017
Modoc July ComplexCA83,120Jul 24, 2017
Detwiler FireCA81,826Jul 16, 2017
White Mountain Creek FireAK78,858Jul 3, 2017
Eclipse ComplexCA78,698Aug 15, 2017
Brianhead FireUT71,675Jun 17, 2017
Nena Springs FireOR68,007Aug 8, 2017
Salmon August ComplexCA65,889Aug 13, 2017
Meyers FireMT62,034Jul 14, 2017
Powerline FireID55,529Aug 4, 2017
Dry Gulch FireNV55,329Jul 4, 2017
Nowitna FireAK55,274Jul 14, 2017
Legion Lake FireSD54,023Dec 11, 2017
Lolo Peak FireMT53,902Jul 15, 2017
Cinder Butte FireOR52,531Aug 2, 2017
Norse Peak FireWA52,056Aug 11, 2017
Southern Lnu ComplexCA51,624Oct 9, 2017
Mammoth Cave FireID49,912Aug 4, 2017
Garza FireCA48,889Jul 9, 2017
Powerline FireID48,569Jul 15, 2017
Eagle Creek FireOR48,488Sep 2, 2017
Frye FireAZ48,443Jun 7, 2017
Sawmill FireAZ46,991Apr 23, 2017
Bear Mountain FireAK46,715Jul 9, 2017
Sapphire ComplexMT43,733Jul 24, 2017
Umpqua North ComplexOR43,158Aug 11, 2017
Highway 200 ComplexMT42,442Sep 1, 2017
Earthstone FireNV41,545Jul 3, 2017
Boulder Creek FireAK40,906Jul 2, 2017
Deer Creek FireWY40,266Aug 31, 2017
Helmet FireAK40,202Jul 6, 2017
Miller ComplexOR39,716Aug 14, 2017
Brush Flat FireMT39,387Aug 31, 2017
Mendocino Lake ComplexCA38,730Oct 8, 2017
Loveridge FireID38,651Jul 9, 2017
Rankin Ranch Road FireTX38,104Mar 23, 2017
Onaqui Mountain ComplexUT37,974Jul 18, 2017
Jolly Mountain FireWA36,808Aug 11, 2017
Pier FireCA36,556Aug 29, 2017
Shoestring FireID35,704Aug 5, 2017
Davis FireUT35,405Jul 16, 2017
Hilltop FireAZ33,826Jun 25, 2017
Horse Creek ComplexOR33,780Aug 21, 2017
Brooklyn FireAZ33,550Jul 7, 2017
Blanket Creek FireOR33,344Jul 25, 2017
Tongue River ComplexMT32,965Jul 9, 2017
Lois Creek FireAK32,715Jul 2, 2017
Logan FireCO32,564Mar 6, 2017
Happy Dog FireOR31,202Aug 12, 2017
Silver Dollar FireWA30,974Jul 2, 2017
Bearskin FireID30,251Aug 23, 2017
Witten FireMT30,000Jul 7, 2017
Dragonfly FireFL29,937May 27, 2017
Dragonfly FireFL29,745May 28, 2017
Antelope FireID29,493Jul 9, 2017
Sutherland Canyon FireWA29,258Jun 26, 2017
Alice Creek FireMT29,252Jul 22, 2017
Dumas ComplexTX28,800Mar 6, 2017
Liberty FireMT28,694Jul 15, 2017
Alamo FireCA28,687Jul 6, 2017
Goodwin FireAZ28,516Jun 24, 2017
Tubbs FireCA28,000Oct 8, 2017
Draw FireNV27,506Jul 7, 2017
Central Lnu ComplexCA27,500Oct 9, 2017
High Cascades ComplexOR27,476Aug 13, 2017
Orleans ComplexCA27,276Jul 25, 2017
Burro FireAZ27,238Jun 30, 2017
Wildhorse FireID27,181Jul 30, 2017
Hanover FireID26,857Aug 1, 2017
Parliament FireFL26,471Mar 18, 2017
Sunrise FireMT26,310Jul 16, 2017
Tabor Flats FireNV25,380Jul 8, 2017
Atlas FireCA25,000Oct 8, 2017
Caribou FireMT24,753Aug 11, 2017
400 FireWA24,650Jul 20, 2017
Milli 0843 Cs FireOR24,025Aug 11, 2017
Ammerman Creek FireAK23,964Jun 23, 2017
Forty and One Half FireAK23,820Jul 21, 2017
Bravo17 FireNV23,387Jul 12, 2017
Lava Flow FireID22,636Aug 2, 2017
MM 155 FireNV22,361Jul 14, 2017
Lockwood FireAK22,234Jun 6, 2017
Cowbell FireFL21,963Mar 30, 2017
East Fork FireMT21,896Aug 27, 2017
Cedar Mountain FireUT21,372Jul 17, 2017
Redwood Valley Incident FireCA21,000Oct 9, 2017
Campfire FireFL21,000May 20, 2017
Scalp FireMT20,810Aug 15, 2017
Corral FireNM20,350Jun 4, 2017
Moose Creek 1 FireID20,221Jul 14, 2017
Khotol FireAK20,132Jun 6, 2017
West Fork FireMT20,072Aug 30, 2017
Three Mile FireFL19,528May 19, 2017
Lion FireCA19,215Sep 24, 2017
Dead Dog FireCO18,804Jun 11, 2017
Centennial FireID18,660Jun 28, 2017
R-4 FireNV18,618Aug 30, 2017
Whittier CA-LBOR-001770 FireCA18,430Jul 8, 2017
Helena FireCA18,316Aug 30, 2017
Hyde FireAZ18,072Jul 11, 2017
Strawberry FireMT18,019Aug 25, 2017
Hodgeman County FireKS18,000Mar 6, 2017
Park Creek FireMT18,000Jul 14, 2017
Boundary FireAZ17,788Jun 1, 2017
Deer Park FireID17,588Aug 25, 2017
East Saddle FireWA17,470Aug 12, 2017
Ibex FireID17,256Jul 24, 2017
Neu Wind ComplexCA17,037Oct 9, 2017
Sprague FireMT16,982Aug 10, 2017
Pitka Fork FireAK16,824Jun 4, 2017
Tungsten FireNV16,755Aug 27, 2017
Little Yetna River FireAK16,514Jun 4, 2017
DFPA Horse Prairie FireOR16,436Aug 26, 2017
Bowden FireOR16,112Jul 24, 2017
Schaeffer FireCA16,031Jun 24, 2017
Toik Hill FireAK16,003Jun 6, 2017
Spruce Lake FireOR15,825Jul 29, 2017
Creek FireCA15,619Dec 5, 2017
Poker Brown FireNV15,540Jun 19, 2017
Snake Ridge FireAZ15,333May 19, 2017
Delano FireNV15,264Aug 1, 2017
Lizard FireAZ15,230Jun 7, 2017
Rhoades Canyon 0301 Rn FireOR15,200Jun 20, 2017
Swisshelms FireAZ15,177Jun 27, 2017
Lone Pine FireID14,859Jul 14, 2017
Limerick FireNV14,592Jul 3, 2017
Cane FireTX14,240Dec 21, 2017
Dove FireAZ14,000May 9, 2017
Ball Creek FireAK13,924Jun 4, 2017
Moose Peak FireMT13,887Aug 30, 2017
Buck FireCA13,343Sep 12, 2017
Cottonwood FireNV13,294Sep 12, 2017
Wildcat FireUT13,177Jul 20, 2017
American Creek FireAK12,945Jun 4, 2017
Gibralter Ridge FireMT12,938Aug 7, 2017
Lit Ranch FireTX12,913Feb 23, 2017
Peekaboo FireCO12,839Jun 27, 2017
Black Point FireNV12,594Jul 24, 2017
Rat Creek FireAK12,510Jun 29, 2017
Rn FireOR12,447Aug 10, 2017
Railroad FireCA12,407Aug 29, 2017
Hidden FireID12,261Jul 10, 2017
Nonvalnuk FireAK12,156Jun 6, 2017
Kerr FireNM11,886May 1, 2017
Grass Valley FireNV11,581Jul 17, 2017
Whitewater FireOR11,493Jul 23, 2017
Tidwell FireMT11,285Aug 30, 2017
Baca FireNM11,139May 12, 2017
Tank Hollow FireUT11,067Aug 11, 2017
Crucifixion Creek FireMT11,003Aug 11, 2017
Light Sage FireUT11,000Jun 2, 2017
Glade 3 FireWA10,669Jul 30, 2017
Reef FireMT10,658Aug 13, 2017
July FireMT10,542Jul 3, 2017
Emerson 0638 Rn FireOR10,527Jul 25, 2017
Elm 2 FireCA10,343May 18, 2017
Jones FireOR10,114Aug 10, 2017
Timber Peak FireNV10,000Aug 29, 2017
Dune FireNV9,873Aug 8, 2017
Milsap FireOK9,636Mar 2, 2017
Ferry Point FireWA9,500Sep 1, 2017
Uno Peak FireWA9,500Aug 30, 2017
Straw FireNM9,360Jun 9, 2017
Horn Butte 0594 Rn FireOR9,357Jul 21, 2017
Grassy Hills FireID9,350Aug 23, 2017
303 FireTX9,299Feb 28, 2017
Canyon 2 FireCA9,217Oct 9, 2017
Tiffany FireNM9,200Jun 26, 2017
Sally FireUT9,000Jul 19, 2017
Slinkard FireCA8,925Aug 29, 2017
Trinity FireNV8,896Jun 20, 2017
Echo Springs FireFL8,800May 17, 2017
Spartan FireWA8,730Jun 26, 2017
Rebel FireOR8,709Aug 4, 2017
Jackson Ranch FireOK8,500Mar 23, 2017
Straight Hollow FireWA8,458Jun 26, 2017
Cherokee FireCA8,417Oct 8, 2017
South Fork Salcha FireAK8,345Jun 8, 2017
Bowers Ranch FireTX8,253Jul 22, 2017
Cascade FireCA8,200Oct 8, 2017
Stream FireUT8,146Jun 27, 2017
Empire FireCA8,094Aug 1, 2017
1026 FireMT8,043Aug 24, 2017
Hopper FireTX8,000Jan 22, 2017
Wf Perkins Blowout FireTX7,966Oct 17, 2017
Crying FireMT7,925Jul 19, 2017
Sand Point FireID7,843Jun 27, 2017
Yooper FireMT7,817Jul 20, 2017
Winter Valley FireCO7,787Sep 21, 2017
Crow Rock FireMT7,730Jul 7, 2017
PARKER2 FireCA7,697Aug 3, 2017
Horse Prairie FireOR7,654Aug 26, 2017
Snake FireMT7,590Aug 30, 2017
South Fork FireCA7,564Aug 13, 2017
Round FireNM7,525Jun 6, 2017
Bonita FireNM7,495Jun 3, 2017
Oil Well FireNV7,467Jul 17, 2017
North Cane FireFL7,300Mar 15, 2017
Lee Williams Rd FireFL7,230Mar 5, 2017
Three Forks #8 FireFL7,200Feb 15, 2017
Highline FireAZ7,198Jun 10, 2017
Pinal FireAZ7,196May 8, 2017
La Tuna FireCA7,194Sep 1, 2017
Chinn MA FireMT7,090Jul 21, 2017
30th Ave FireFL7,068Apr 20, 2017
Hondito FireNM7,020May 15, 2017
Phoenix FireNV6,965Jul 23, 2017
Holiday FireFL6,800Apr 5, 2017
South Fork BAER FireCA6,740Aug 28, 2017
Snider FireMT6,643Aug 31, 2017
Diamond A FireNV6,607Aug 23, 2017
Pole Creek FireNV6,536Jul 30, 2017
Cole Creek FireNV6,506Jun 26, 2017
Lower Black Coulee FireMT6,500Nov 23, 2017
Spocogee FireOK6,478Mar 1, 2017
Long Ridge FireUT6,403Jun 20, 2017
Arrastra Creek FireMT6,318Jul 18, 2017
Manzanita FireCA6,309Jun 26, 2017
Horse Cross FireOR6,151Jun 26, 2017
Rivers Edge FireFL6,100Jul 8, 2017
Kogok 3 FireAK6,088Jun 6, 2017
Green Ridge ComplexID6,050Sep 4, 2017
Rye FireCA6,049Dec 5, 2017
Mud FireCA6,042Aug 29, 2017
Microwave FireMT6,039Jul 20, 2017
Wall FireCA6,033Jul 7, 2017
Reno County FireKS6,000Mar 5, 2017
Vista FireNV5,991Aug 29, 2017
Ana FireOR5,874Jul 8, 2017
Cub Creek FireMT5,839Aug 30, 2017
Highlands FireKS5,785Mar 7, 2017
Jayne FireCA5,738Apr 20, 2017
Bull FireAZ5,699Jul 7, 2017
CR630 E FireFL5,550Feb 15, 2017
Magpie FireND5,500Jul 8, 2017
White Creek FireNC5,500Mar 16, 2017
Valmy FireNV5,462Aug 29, 2017
Blacktail FireMT5,351Sep 10, 2017
Preacher FireNV5,333Jul 24, 2017
Wanblee Timber FireSD5,305Jul 16, 2017
Summit ComplexCA5,248Aug 29, 2017
Beaver Mountain FireOK5,240Jan 31, 2017
Saddle FireAZ5,128Jun 24, 2017
Griffith FireNM5,120Jun 23, 2017
Chute Creek FireID5,107Aug 13, 2017
North Pole 0900 Rn FireOR5,075Aug 13, 2017
Mahogany FireNV5,055Jul 23, 2017
Cedar Hills FireUT5,032Jul 3, 2017
Monument Hill FireWA5,000Aug 16, 2017
Milne FireCO5,000Feb 27, 2017
North Fork Hughes FireWA4,975Jun 30, 2017
Magpie FireND4,907Jul 8, 2017
Aeromotor FireTX4,866Jul 23, 2017
Rattlesnake Point FireID4,850Jul 14, 2017
Fall Creek FireOR4,832Aug 10, 2017
Winnemucca Ranch FireNV4,799Jul 4, 2017
Hutchinson FireNM4,787Mar 23, 2017
Blackpoint FireFL4,738Apr 21, 2017
Ruth ComplexCA4,736Aug 9, 2017
Taylor Canyon FireNM4,728Jul 6, 2017
Miller Creek FireMT4,700Aug 30, 2017
Buck Lake Creek FireID4,655Aug 2, 2017
Pine Hollow FireAZ4,638Jul 18, 2017
Desolation 1135 Pr FireOR4,635Sep 9, 2017
Sheep FireAZ4,617Jul 3, 2017
Jack Creek FireWA4,607Aug 11, 2017
Red Springs FireNV4,598Jun 20, 2017
Beet Dump FireID4,581Jun 26, 2017
Tucker FireFL4,500Jun 26, 2017
Gorham FireKS4,500Nov 24, 2017
Upper Mine FireOR4,494Jul 24, 2017
Lake FireCA4,490Jul 27, 2017
2017-117 FireKS4,480Feb 23, 2017
Pine Tree FireCO4,443Sep 9, 2017
Crane Island FireFL4,408May 13, 2017
Minerva 5 FireCA4,310Jul 29, 2017
Deep Creek FireCO4,222Sep 4, 2017
Kelton FireUT4,187Aug 23, 2017
Cottonwood One FireWY4,151Aug 31, 2017
Lilac 5 FireCA4,100Dec 7, 2017
Adair Peak FireMT4,032Aug 12, 2017
Martin Canyon FireID4,024Jul 23, 2017
Ponderosa FireCA4,016Aug 29, 2017
Lee Creek FireMT4,007Jul 6, 2017
Whitehall FireWA4,000Sep 30, 2017
Noisy Creek FireWA4,000Jul 15, 2017
DL Brokentooth FireOR3,958Aug 10, 2017
Weasel FireMT3,925Sep 2, 2017
North Sargent WF FireTX3,891Oct 16, 2017
Palmer FireCA3,874Sep 2, 2017
American FireWA3,853Aug 10, 2017
Hollywood FireNV3,779Jun 19, 2017
Chleca Lakes FireAK3,760Jul 14, 2017
Chupco FireOK3,756Mar 19, 2017
Bridge Creek FireWA3,711Aug 9, 2017
Persimmon Ridge FireOK3,700Mar 20, 2017
Swinging Bridge FireOK3,700Mar 23, 2017
North Delphia FireMT3,700Jul 14, 2017
Tango FireUT3,669Jun 12, 2017
Quinn FireNV3,631Jul 31, 2017
Whetstone Ridge FireMT3,621Jul 13, 2017
Iron Point FireNV3,618Jul 8, 2017
Monahan FireMT3,613Jul 16, 2017
Pole Creek FireWY3,600Aug 4, 2017
Penn Swamp FireNJ3,577Jul 20, 2017
Teacher FireNM3,555Jun 7, 2017
Leonard Creek FireNV3,549Jul 23, 2017
Fork FireCA3,532Aug 7, 2017
I84 MM 271 FireID3,522Jun 27, 2017
Kilo FireKS3,500Dec 6, 2017
Fellhoelter FireKS3,500Nov 24, 2017
Hargrove FireOK3,475Mar 24, 2017
Hargrove FireOK3,475Mar 23, 2017
North Pelican FireOR3,474Aug 10, 2017
Banjo FireWY3,367Aug 11, 2017
Barrett Springs FireNV3,296Jul 8, 2017
Holiest Land FireFL3,285Apr 1, 2017
Dairy Farm FireOK3,265Mar 2, 2017
Coolwater ComplexID3,264Sep 7, 2017
Slim FireAZ3,241Jun 1, 2017
Ditch Cricket FireMS3,180Feb 10, 2017
Mother's Day FireFL3,150May 14, 2017
Young FireCA3,142Aug 7, 2017
Windsplitter FireCO3,134Dec 8, 2017
Kihovilik Creek FireAK3,130Jun 27, 2017
Raintree Blvd FireFL3,128May 13, 2017
Black Monday FireKS3,126Mar 6, 2017
Romanoff FireAK3,115Jun 16, 2017
Goshen Pass FireVA3,100Apr 10, 2017
Snake River FireWA3,100Jul 15, 2017
River North FireAK3,079Jun 6, 2017
SH Creek FireAZ3,074Jun 27, 2017
Buffalo FireMT3,072Jul 24, 2017
Curry FireMT3,070Jul 10, 2017
Pence FireID3,047May 30, 2017
Wolverine FireMT3,035Aug 16, 2017
Bowie FireAZ3,015Jun 7, 2017
Red Fox FireFL3,008Mar 18, 2017
O'Brien Road FireWA3,000Sep 6, 2017
Harmon Co. River Fire 2017 FireOK3,000Jul 20, 2017
La Porte FireCA3,000Oct 9, 2017
Irate FireOK3,000Mar 6, 2017
Howell FireOK3,000Mar 10, 2017
Mauer Mountain FireMT3,000Aug 23, 2017
Trout Creek FireAK2,980Jun 21, 2017
Flat Top FireOK2,975Jul 23, 2017
Big Red FireCO2,940Aug 19, 2017
Falcon ComplexOR2,935Aug 8, 2017
Duncan FireID2,927Aug 8, 2017
Rattlesnake Hills FireWA2,916Jul 6, 2017
Gravel FireNM2,880Jun 9, 2017
Coal FireNV2,877Aug 30, 2017
Dorothy Creek FireAK2,877Jun 30, 2017
Ketik River FireAK2,870Jun 28, 2017
Mothers Day FireFL2,850May 15, 2017
South Wenas FireWA2,846Jun 27, 2017
Freeze 2 FireAZ2,829Jun 1, 2017
Prater FireNV2,816Aug 6, 2017
Bar X FireAZ2,786Jun 21, 2017
Bucknum FireWY2,772Aug 14, 2017
Sheep ComplexID2,766Sep 10, 2017
Juni FireID2,761Jul 14, 2017
Conrow FireMT2,743Aug 24, 2017
Blue Ridge ComplexMT2,739Jul 11, 2017
Lock FireID2,726Jun 26, 2017
Kogok River FireAK2,691Jun 6, 2017
Canyon FireCA2,661Sep 25, 2017
Bell Creek FireAK2,653Jun 4, 2017
White Horse FireNV2,625Jul 7, 2017
McGee Creek FireOK2,589Feb 3, 2017
Allen FireAK2,584Jun 7, 2017
High Desert ComplexNM2,577Jun 14, 2017
Ditto FireID2,551Jun 26, 2017
Loper Creek FireAK2,549Jun 27, 2017
Shaw Springs FireUT2,549Aug 23, 2017
Pilot Valley FireNV2,532Aug 12, 2017
Keystone FireWY2,527Jul 3, 2017
Wolf FireSD2,510Mar 4, 2017
Spike Road FireOK2,500Feb 13, 2017
Sulfur FireCA2,500Oct 9, 2017

Totals by state

StateWildfiresAcres
California4,6871,571,919
Montana1,9631,272,593
Oklahoma8771,105,823
Nevada7701,059,288
Oregon1,863732,630
Idaho1,600693,593
Alaska360653,147
Texas959644,970
Kansas66474,181
Florida375441,381
Washington1,119435,994
Arizona2,270418,215
Wyoming937265,952
Utah1,227243,786
New Mexico841128,971
Colorado893111,293
South Dakota96368,649
Mississippi22816,727
North Carolina9315,000
Arkansas18514,927
Kentucky9514,367
North Dakota84810,533
Missouri1885,357
Alabama495,064
South Carolina844,582
New Jersey64,445
West Virginia274,321
Virginia584,161
Tennessee503,534
Minnesota4633,197
Georgia373,042
Hawaii82,095
Louisiana441,909
Nebraska491,593
Maryland151,544
Pennsylvania37804
Maine512503
Ohio63457
Puerto Rico30204
Michigan81181
Connecticut1147
Illinois20111
Wisconsin26107
New Hampshire480
Indiana3139
District of Columbia102
Delaware11
New York200
Vermont30
Iowa200
Massachusetts10

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Counts are incidents reported to the interagency incident system (WFIGS) with 2017 identifiers. A complex is not counted beside the fires it groups. Totals can differ from the National Interagency Coordination Center’s year-end figures, which are reconciled from other reports.