Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina, and you are our best defense against wildfire. For wildfire readiness and prevention tips, visit www.preventwildfirenc.org.
See the North Carolina Wildfire Public Viewer for current information on North Carolina’s reported and active wildfires.
Current situation as of July 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Daily wildfire occurrence by district for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, preliminary reports show that 12 wildfires burned 27.9 acres on private and state-owned land in North Carolina.
Current Wildfire Information
The N.C. Forest Service tracks daily fire activity using a database known as "Signal 14." The data from Signal 14 is a rapid approximation of wildfire occurrence. It's not an exact count. This information does not include uncontained fires or fires that occur on federal property. The wildfire statistics below come from Signal 14 reports.
| Period | # of Fires | # of Acres Burned |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 12 | 27.9 |
| Month to date | 12 | 27.9 |
| Year to date | 5,324 | 13,748.8 |
| Additional data: Daily Fire Occurrence (PDF) | ||
During in-state incidents of significance, information and updates will be made available here.
Use the North Carolina Wildfire Public Viewer to monitor current information on North Carolina's reported and active wildfires.
Effective June 29, 2026, the N.C. Forest Service will begin dispatching employees to assist with suppressing wildfires in other states. A dispatch normally lasts for 14 days, plus 2 days for travel at each end of the assignment. Jobs filled by NCFS personnel include everything from the command staff on a fire to members of hand crews digging fire lines.
For more information about out-of-state incidents, use InciWeb's site and search by incident name.
| Incident Name |
|---|
| 2026 COS ATB Support (Colorado) |
| Aspen Acres (Colorado) |
| Babylon (Utah) |
| Number of Personnel Assigned to Out-of-State Incidents |
|---|
| 4 |