These Are The Largest Active Wildfires Right Now In U.S.

On November 13, fire crews discovered the Labor Mountain Fire in Kittitas County in central Washington. The fire quickly swelled past 42,000 acres, becoming one of the largest active wildfires in the United States.

While fire season typically ends by mid-October, there are currently seven active wildfires at least 10,000 acres in size. Major fires are still burning across the Northwest, from Oregon’s Flat Fire to Washington’s Lower Sugarloaf and Bear Gulch fires, each threatening rural communities, forests, and critical infrastructure. A closer look at the data reveals the largest active wildfires right now.

To identify the largest wildfires burning in the United States right now, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed current wildfire perimeter data from the National Interagency Fire Center. Active wildfires with less than full containment were ranked by total acreage as of November 18, 2025.

7. Burdoin Fire (Klickitat County, WA)

The Burdoin Fire has burned more than 10,600 acres and remains 95% contained. The human-caused blaze moved quickly through timber, grass, and understory, damaging nearly 50 structures, including 19 homes. Firefighters continue to reinforce containment lines as pockets of heat persist in steep terrain.

6. Island Creek Fire (Idaho County, ID)

The Island Creek Fire has scorched nearly 15,000 acres with only 7% containment, one of the lowest containment levels among major active fires. Believed to be naturally ignited, the fire is burning in closed timber litter and rugged backcountry. Crews are focusing on structure protection and slowing the fire’s rapid spread in difficult terrain.

5. Pinnacle Fire (Curry County, OR)

The Pinnacle Fire has burned more than 19,500 acres and is 90% contained. Naturally caused, the fire has affected remote forestland and tall grass areas, with minimal structure damage but challenging access for firefighters. Crews are working to secure the final uncontained edges before full control can be declared.

4. Bear Gulch Fire (Mason County, WA)

The Bear Gulch Fire has burned just over 20,200 acres and is currently 50% contained. Human-caused, the blaze has destroyed 22 structures and continues burning in timber, litter, and understory fuels. Firefighters are prioritizing containment along active flanks as changing weather could increase fire behavior.

3. Flat Fire (Jefferson County, OR)

The Flat Fire has burned more than 23,000 acres and is 97% contained. Classified as human-caused, it has destroyed several structures and injured five people as it spread through tall grass and dry vegetation. Although nearly controlled, crews remain on site to extinguish residual heat and protect nearby communities.

2. Lower Sugarloaf Fire (Chelan County, WA)

The Lower Sugarloaf Fire has consumed nearly 43,000 acres and is 99% contained, making it one of the largest wildfires of the season. Naturally ignited, it burned through timber, grass, and understory and caused 14 injuries during suppression efforts. Only minor hotspots remain as crews work toward full containment.

1. Labor Mountain Fire (Kittitas County, WA)

The Labor Mountain Fire, recently discovered in Kittitas County, Washington, has already burned nearly 43,000 acres, making it one of the largest active fires in the United States. The naturally ignited wildfire has damaged 21 structures, including 2 residences, and has injured 19 people as it spread through timber and grass fuels. At 97% containment, firefighters are closing in on control but continue to monitor scattered areas of heat.