Wildfires in Illinois

Large wildfires have burned 3,266 acres of Illinois since 1984, 46th among the states.

  • 3,266acres burned since 1984
  • 2large fires
  • 2019worst year, 1,665 acres
  • 46thamong the states for acres burned

Over time

Acres burned in Illinois per year 2000: 1,601 2019: 1,665 1,665 2000

Every county

Counties with any recorded events, highest first.

Wildfires by county in Illinois
Will County1,665
Iroquois County1,601