New wildfires reported across U.S. as 94 large blazes remain uncontained

The National Interagency Fire Center reported 183 new wildfires and 94 large uncontained fires across the U.S. as of August 9, 2026, with over 30,000 personnel deployed. New advisories for Southwest Idaho and Eastern Nevada/Central Utah highlight potential for significant fire growth and extreme behavior, indicating a persistent and widespread wildfire threat.