Maine Forest Service Cautions Public as Fire Danger Remains High

Maine Forest Service cautions public as fire danger remains high

Burn permits will temporarily not be issued to help prevent wildfires.

Maine Forest Service urges caution after statewide wildfire danger escalates to 'high' and 'very high'

Maine Forest Service warns of 'high' wildfire risks in central and coastal areas after increasing fires and implements steps to prevent further incidents.

Maine Forest Service urges caution as wildfire danger remains HIGH to VERY HIGH statewide

Burn Permit Moratorium Enacted to Reduce Risk AUGUSTA — 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 f…

Maine burn permit moratorium enacted, caution advised as wildfire danger remains high to very high

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. DACF provides the following information and statistics: Wildfire Activity Snapshot (2025 to Date):