2025 Tennessee wildfires |
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The 2025 Tennessee wildfires are a series of active wildfires currently ongoing in Tennessee.
Historically, Tennessee has two distinct periods of heightened wildfire activity, referred to as "fire seasons." The spring fire season typically occurs from February 15 to May 15, when low humidity, dry vegetation, and gusty winds can lead to rapid fire spread. This season generally ends when leaf-out and increased humidity reduce flammability. [1]
The fall fire season generally runs from October 15 to December 15, when fallen leaves, dry grasses, and reduced rainfall create favorable conditions for ignition. Although spring sees a higher number of wildfires, many of the state's largest and most destructive fires, such as those during the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires, have occurred in the fall. [2] [3]
Wildfires can occur at any time of year in Tennessee, particularly during periods of drought or when human-caused ignition sources, such as debris burning, are present. A state burn permit is required for outdoor debris fires between October 15 and May 15 in areas where local restrictions do not apply. [4]
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.
Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date [a] | Notes | Ref. |
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Sevier - East Parkway | Sevier | 1,087 | March 4 | March 14 | [6] | |
Big Glow | Greene | 2,875 | March 20 | March 24 | [7] |