The number of wildfires in Maryland in 2025 remained steady but total acres burned nearly doubled, largely due to arson, according to the Maryland Forest Service’s Annual Wildland Fire Report. The report covers wildfires across 3.2 million acres of land overseen by the Maryland Forest Service.
In Maryland, 172 wildland fires burned 8,167 acres during 2025. In 2024, 164 wildfires burned approximately 953 acres. Compared to the 5-year average, 2025 saw 13% more wildfires and…
