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 according to a press release issued this afternoon. 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, and Last 3 days: 32 fires, 17 acres burned.
Leading Causes for August Fires: Campfire related incidents, debris and open burning and equipment malfunctions.
Current Active Fires:. Hardwood Valley Fire (Spencer Bay Township/Rocah 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. Baileyille is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 on the Canadian border and its lies along the St. Croix River.
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. Despue 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 quicklly 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 Amnda Beal.