Rhode Island fires

### Daily Wildfire Report for Rhode Island - April 24, 2025

#### Overview
Rhode Island is not currently experiencing any significant wildfires within its borders. However, the state is being impacted by smoke from a major wildfire in neighboring New Jersey, which is affecting air quality and public health.

#### Current Situation
- **Fire Activity:** There are no active wildfires reported within Rhode Island. The primary concern is the smoke from the New Jersey wildfire, which is expected to impact the state's air quality.
- **Air Quality:** Smoke from the significant wildfire in New Jersey may affect Rhode Island later on Thursday and into the first half of Friday. This could lead to poor air quality, particularly for sensitive groups such as the elderly, children, and individuals with respiratory issues[1].

#### Key Details
- **Air Quality Impact:** The smoke from the New Jersey wildfire is anticipated to degrade air quality in Rhode Island, potentially causing health issues related to ozone and particle pollution. Residents, especially those with pre-existing respiratory conditions, are advised to take precautions and stay indoors if possible[1][5].
- **Regional Air Quality:** The Boston-Worcester-Providence metro area, which includes Rhode Island, has been ranked as one of the worst in the Northeast for year-round air particle pollution levels. This ongoing issue is exacerbated by the current wildfire smoke[3][5].

#### Recommendations
- **Public Awareness:** Residents are advised to monitor air quality forecasts and take necessary precautions to protect their health. This includes staying indoors, avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, and keeping windows and doors closed to prevent smoke from entering homes[1].
- **Health Precautions:** Individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma should be particularly cautious and follow their health care provider's advice. The general public is also encouraged to support efforts to improve air quality and reduce pollution[3][5].

#### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information and air quality forecasts, residents can visit:
- **Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Air Quality Forecast:** [https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air-resources/air-quality-forecast](https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air-resources/air-quality-forecast)
- **American Lung Association - State of the Air Report:** [https://www.lung.org/media/press-releases/ri-sota-2025](https://www.lung.org/media/press-releases/ri-sota-2025)
- **WeatherBug - Fire Updates For Warwick, RI:** [https://www.weatherbug.com/alerts/fire/warwick-ri-02886](https://www.weatherbug.com/alerts/fire/warwick-ri-02886)

#### Fire Weather or Wind Warnings
There are no specific fire weather or wind warnings issued for Rhode Island at this time. However, residents should remain vigilant about air quality conditions due to the impact of the New Jersey wildfire.

#### Prescribed Burns or Other Land Management Activities
There are no reported prescribed burns or other land management activities currently taking place in Rhode Island that are relevant to the current wildfire situation. The focus remains on managing the air quality impacts from the neighboring wildfire.

CITATIONS

['https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air-resources/air-quality-forecast', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://www.lung.org/media/press-releases/ri-sota-2025', 'https://www.weatherbug.com/alerts/fire/warwick-ri-02886', 'https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/report-wildfire-smoke-worsening-eastern-mass-air-quality/3694413/']