Current Wildfire Status

We are the lead agency for wildfire response in Texas and maintain a network of strategically placed personnel and equipment for an efficient and effective response statewide.

Current Wildfire Preparedness Level: Level 1

Preparedness Levels 1-5 are planning assumptions and actions dictated by fuel and weather conditions, current and expected wildfire activity, regional preparedness levels, and fire suppression resource availability in state.

Texas Wildfire Preparedness Levels

Incident viewer

Our incident viewer provides information about active and recently contained wildfires that Texas A&M Forest Service personnel respond to. Wildfire incidents that are closed are not shown.

Incident Viewer

Current situation

Thursday, May 8, 2025

*This information will be updated Monday – Friday unless significant wildfire activity occurs.

Yesterday, Texas A&M Forest Service did not receive any new requests for assistance on wildfires burning across the state.

Wildfire risk

  • Outdoor burn bans reported in Texas. Burn bans are placed by a county judge or county commissioners court.

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  • We provide a continuous and comprehensive assessment of wildfire potential for Texas.

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  • We provide a host of media resources to use for articles, broadcasts, and social media.

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  • Don’t wait for an emergency to happen to start planning for it. Have a plan in place so you are prepared.

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Helpful resources

Prepare for disasters and heed warnings from state and local officials.

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