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Wisconsin Wildfire Intelligence

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

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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Find Wildfires by County

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

Active Wildfires by County in Wisconsin

Understanding Wildfires in Wisconsin

So far, 3 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 45 acres in Wisconsin, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Wisconsin is the Redhouse Fire in Ashland County, at 22 acres and Containment not reported.

Right now, active fires span 3 different counties in Wisconsin: Ashland, Lincoln, Price. 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 Wisconsin right now?

There are currently 3 active wildfires reported in Wisconsin, covering a combined 45 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Wisconsin?

The largest currently active wildfire in Wisconsin is the Redhouse Fire at 22 acres, Containment not reported.

Which counties in Wisconsin have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 3 counties in Wisconsin: Ashland, Lincoln, Price.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Wisconsin 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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