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Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2025Burn Permit Moratorium Enacted to Reduce Risk
Augusta, Maine — "The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (#DACF) Maine Forest Service (#MFS) is urging all residents and visitors to take immediate precautions as wildfire danger remains elevated across the state. Much of central and coastal Maine is at VERY HIGH fire danger.
Wildfire Activity Snapshot (2025 to Date):
- Year-to-Date: 525 fires, 406.5 acres burned
- August 1–Present: 124 fires, 70.8 acres burned
- Last 7 Days: 70 fires, 55.6 acres burned
- Last 3 Days: 32 fires, 17 acres burnedLeading Causes for August Fires:
- Campfire-related incidents
- Debris and open burning
- Equipment malfunctionsCurrent Active Fires:
- Hardwood Valley Fire (Spencer Bay Township/Roach River): 3 acres. A containment line is being built with heavy equipment.
- Lake Onawa (Elliottsville Township): 4.3 acres. Mop-up operations continue
- Track Road Fire (Baileyville): 30 acres. Containment line around the entire perimeter, mop-up operations continue.
- Acton Fire (Acton): 8 acres. Very rocky conditions, mop up continues, fire department and firefighters will likely be on scene for the next two days."Many recent fires have been kept small thanks to quick responses by all levels of Maine’s fire services, including MFS, and quick reporting by keen observers. Despite some favorable conditions like higher relative humidity and light winds, fuels remain dry, and the statewide wildfire risk will continue as long as precipitation remains scarce."
“When Maine reaches a Very High fire danger rating, it’s a stark reminder of how quickly our forests, fields, and communities can be put at risk. Every one of us has a role to play in protecting our state’s natural heritage. By delaying debris burning and using extra caution with any spark-producing activity, we can help ensure that elevated danger doesn’t become a devastating wildfire,”- DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal.