Maine Fires

## Daily Wildfire Report for Maine - July 28, 2025

### Overview

Maine is currently experiencing no significant active wildfires within its borders. The primary concern for the state remains the impact of smoke and degraded air quality originating from extensive wildfires burning in Canada. These fires, fueled by drought conditions in Canada, continue to produce smoke plumes that affect various parts of Maine. Fire danger levels are being monitored, but no immediate wildfire threats or Red Flag Warnings are in effect for Maine at this time.

### Current Situation

**Wildfire Activity:** As of the last 72 hours, there are no major wildfires reported within Maine. The significant wildfire activity impacting the state is external, stemming from numerous fires in Canada. These Canadian fires have consumed millions of acres and are the source of the smoke causing air quality concerns in Maine.

**Air Quality and Smoke:** Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires have been impacting Maine, leading to air quality alerts in several regions. On Saturday, July 26, air quality reached "unhealthy" levels in parts of western Maine. Sensitive groups experienced unhealthy air quality in eastern inland areas, the mid-coast, and down east regions. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed to minimize exposure to particulate matter.

**Key Fires:** There are no key fires within Maine to report on at this time.

### Prescribed Burns and Land Management

Prescribed burning, also known as controlled burning, is a land management tool used in Maine to maintain forest health and reduce wildfire risk. These planned fires are conducted under specific conditions to prevent them from spreading out of control. While there is no specific news on ongoing prescribed burns in the last 72 hours, the Maine Forest Service manages wildfire danger and utilizes prescribed burns as a preventive measure. Historically, Maine has seen an increase in the number of fires, making prescribed burns a more necessary tool for fire management.

### Weather and Wind Warnings

**Current Weather:** Maine is experiencing hot and humid conditions, with "feel-like" temperatures potentially reaching the upper 90s in some inland areas, particularly in southern interior counties. A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of southern Maine. Coastal areas remain cooler due to sea breezes.

**Forecasted Weather:** Scattered showers and humidity are present in northern Maine, which can aid firefighting efforts. However, a strong drying trend is anticipated, with warmer and drier conditions expected heading into the weekend, which could increase fire behavior if any ignitions were to occur. Winds are expected to pick up through the week, potentially fanning flames. There are no current Red Flag Warnings or elevated fire danger ratings reported for Maine.

### Recommendations

Residents are advised to stay informed about air quality conditions due to the ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires. It is recommended to limit outdoor activities when air quality is poor and to keep windows closed to prevent smoke from entering homes.

### Resources

For up-to-date emergency information and air quality advisories, residents can utilize the following resources:

* **Maine Forest Service Wildfire Danger Page:** [http://mainefireweather.org/](http://mainefireweather.org/)
* **Maine Emergency Management Agency:** [https://www.maine.gov/mema/](https://www.maine.gov/mema/)
* **AirNow.gov:** [https://www.airnow.gov/](https://www.airnow.gov/) (for current air quality data)

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