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New York Wildfire Intelligence

Reported U.S. incident locations, containment, and automated summaries for New York.

Tracked incidents are at least 10 acres, have no reported fire-out date, and have source updates within 14 days. Containment does not confirm extinguishment.

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Air Quality Near Active Fires in New York

Air quality data from AirNow.gov (EPA), regional observations near each fire's location.

Find Wildfires by County

Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in New York.

Active Wildfires by County in New York

Understanding Wildfires in New York

So far, 1 active wildfire has been recorded burning a combined 251 acres in New York, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in New York is the Cherry Plain Fire in Rensselaer County, at 251 acres and 99% contained.

Right now, active fires span 1 county in New York: Rensselaer. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in New York right now?

There is currently 1 active wildfire reported in New York, covering a combined 251 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in New York?

The largest currently active wildfire in New York is the Cherry Plain Fire at 251 acres, 99% contained.

Which counties in New York have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 1 county in New York: Rensselaer.

How do I find wildfires in a specific New York county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated summaries are refreshed in batches after recorded incident changes and may lag behind the latest figures.

Where does this data come from?

Incident data comes from NIFC's WFIGS feed. AI summaries are automated interpretations of that data and may contain errors; verify important details with the responsible agency.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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