Here’s yesterday’s update on the Wild River fire:
Wild River Fire
White Mountain National Forest
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Total Acres: 817 | 59% contained | Total Personnel: 87
Resources: 2 Helicopters, 2 Suppression Modules, and 1 Unmanned Aerial System
Current Situation:
Firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines around the fire, increasing containment to 59%. Crews successfully tied together previously established containment lines and confirmed additional sections of perimeter remain secure. Ongoing infrared flights conducted by unmanned aircraft systems continue to identify and assess potential hot spots within the fire area, supporting suppression and monitoring efforts. Continued map refinement has resulted in a reduction of the total fire acreage.
Fire behavior is minimal and smoldering in the hardwood leaf litter. Crews remain focused on monitoring, patrol, and mop-up operations. Safety remains the top priority as forecasted high winds could increase the potential for tree blowdown and other hazards. Assigned resources will continue to be adjusted to align with operational needs and current fire conditions.
Weather:
Partly sunny today with an expected high temperature around 43 degrees. Minimum humidity is expected to be around 67%. Northwest winds are forecasted at 6 to 9 miles per hour in the morning, becoming light later in the day.
Smoke:
Smoke dispersal is expected to be poor early in the morning, increasing to good in the afternoon. Find up-to-date, local air quality information at
https://fire.airnow.gov
Closures:
A forest closure is in effect on the White Mountain National Forest. The closure order and map can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/whitemountain/alerts/wild-river-fire-androscoggin-ranger-district.
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