Michaux Wildfire Updates

Update 4/28/25 at 10:30AM

Thank you to our State Forest Staff, Local Responders, and Local and State Emergency Coordinators for their hard work.

“Two active wildfires—Thompson Hollow Fire and Hammonds Rocks Fire—are currently burning in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County. For your safety and to aid firefighting efforts, please avoid the affected areas and follow local guidance on evacuations.

Latest update: April 28, 2025 at 9:40am

Thompson Hollow Fire is at 2,248 acres with 42% containment.

Hammonds Rocks Fire is at 497 acres with 92% containment.

No personal property damage or physical injuries have been reported.”

Find updates and maps at: www.pa.gov/cumberland-county-wildfires

Looking for a way to help with the wildfire recovery but not sure where to start? Monetary donations are being accepted through Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Michaux Wildfire Recovery campaign. Funds donated through this campaign will be used for remediation and reforestation purposes. https://ppff.app.neoncrm.com/forms/michaux-wildfire-recovery

Update 4/25/25 at 11:30AM. 

We are writing to request your help responding as a community to the wildfires in Michaux State Forest. The Hammonds Rock and Thompson Hollow fires are still active and evolving. Containing the fires is difficult and high risk weather conditions for fire spread are expected throughout the day. Right now, the focus is on helping first responders, Michaux State Forest staff, and Parks staff.

Please help to lend a hand. Here is what you can do:

  • Please share this information with your network. Most critically, advise your communities to avoid the areas of Michaux State Forest north of Rt 30, Kings Gap and Pine Grove State Park, and roads surrounding the area.
  • Support our First-Responders: Needs vary based on each Fire Department, but consider support through monetary donations. [UPDATE as of 2PM 4/25. Our firefighters are so grateful for the outpouring of support throughout the community. They are extending their gratitude through the Cumberland County Department of Public Safety. They ask that at this time, to contribute safely and effectively, if you can, consider making a monetary donation [not water or supplies] directly to your local fire departments — this is the most impactful way to support their ongoing efforts and costs. Avoid bringing supplies to the fire zone — keeping roads clear helps our crews respond faster and stay safe. ]

The situation is rapidly evolving. Here are some resources to stay up to date on the fires.

Thank you for your assistance communicating these key messages.