The primary focus of today's discourse is the ongoing wildland fire activity, which currently maintains a nationally coordinated preparedness level of 2. Despite the occurrence of 342 fires and the emergence of 18 new large incidents, all fires are being managed under a comprehensive suppression strategy. In addition to fire management, we delve into pressing matters concerning cybersecurity, specifically addressing the newly identified exploited vulnerabilities that require immediate attention from organizations to ensure timely remediation. Furthermore, we examine a significant public health concern, namely the multi-state E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Raw Farm brand raw dairy products, emphasizing the FDA's ongoing investigation and the precautionary measures advised for affected products. As we traverse various states, we provide updates on fire containment status and the potential threats posed by these incidents, underscoring the necessity for vigilance and preparedness in these critical situations.

Takeaways:

• The national wildland fire activity currently operates at a preparedness level of 2, indicating a need for continued vigilance.
• Recent reports indicate that there are currently 342 fires and 18 new large incidents across the nation.
• Organizations should prioritize patching newly identified vulnerabilities to mitigate potential cybersecurity threats effectively.
• The FDA is actively investigating a multi-state E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with certain raw dairy products, emphasizing the importance of food safety.
• The U.S. Department of State has updated travel advisories, maintaining a level 2 alert for various risks including crime and civil unrest.
• Several states report ongoing wildfires, with specific incidents detailing containment percentages and active fire behavior, necessitating close monitoring.

Sources

NIFC / Wildland Fire

• NIFC/NICC Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR) — March 30, 2026 (PDF)

CISA / Cyber

• CISA — Latest Operational Information (alerts feed)
• CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) CSV feed (shows “Date Added” entries)

FDA / Public Health

• FDA — Outbreak Investigation: E. coli O157:H7 linked to RAW FARM-brand raw dairy products (Current Update: March 30, 2026)

U.S. Department of State / Travel Advisories

• State Dept — Gabon Travel Advisory (updated March 30, 2026)

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The report lists 28 uncontained large fires and notes that all fires are being managed under full suppression strategy.

On the cyber side, CISA's operational alerts.

Organizations tracking KEV based patch prioritization should verify whether any newly listed products are present in their environments and align patch mitigation timelines accordingly.

Public Health the FDA posts a March.

30 Update on a multi state E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Raw Farm brand raw dairy products stating the investigation is ongoing and reiterating its recommendation that the firm remove certain raw cheese products from the market.

International Travel the U.S. department of State.

Posts a March 30 update to the GOBAM Travel Advisory Level 2 indicating an updated summary after periodic review.

No level change with risks noted for crime, civil unrest and health medical access limitations.

Let's run through the states.

California FDA CDC continue to investigate a multistate E. Coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Raw Farm brand raw dairy products.

California is one of the state's reporting cases.

Colorado the 24 Fire near Fort Carson.

Army Base remains listed at 7,385 acres and 86% contained.

Fire behavior is described as minimal with smoldering in grass brush.

Florida Florida is one of the state's.

Reporting cases in the ongoing Raw Farm brand Raw dairy E. Coli investigation.

Separately, the IMSR lists multiple Florida incidents.

Smoldering creeping Georgia Multiple incidents are listed with structures threatened noted in narrative updates.

The IMSR Highlights Slover Route 800 acres.

40% Contained, extreme fire behavior described and Lamar Bennett Trail 1,150 acres 60% contained extreme fire behavior described.

Additional listed Georgia incidents poke Treat Mountain, 606 acres 70% contained Wesley Church, 400 acres 80% contained wind driven uphill runs noted and smaller contained entries such as heard Redland Road, 152 acres 95% contained and Merryweather Cove 183 acres 100% contained.

Kansas the Azar lists Salt near Quivera.

Nwor at 500 acres with active fire behavior noted.

Several Kentucky incidents are listed as 100% contained including Old Sawmill Road 150 acres, Motley Road 168 acres and Oakwood Avenue 155 acres.

Minnesota the IMSR lists 005 CB 658.

Acres as 100% contained.

Red Lake Agency BIA unit shown.

Acres 41% contained with extreme fire behavior described and residents as threatened.

A second Mississippi entry, Noxubi Monument Rd, 489 acres is listed as 100% contained.

Missouri the IMSR lists White Hollow, 315.

Acres as 100% contained.

Mark Twain NF USFS unit shown.

Montana the IMSR lists Kane 1, 915.

Acres as 100% contained Bighorn Canyon NRA NPS unit shown.

Nebraska the IMSR reports Ashby 36,004 acres.

Feed 51% contained and minor 14,082 acres 30% contained with numerous residences threatened noted in narrative updates.

Minimal fire behavior flanking backing is described.

Cottonwood is also listed at 129,253 acres and 100% contained.

New Mexico the IMSR lists unified near.

Jarales NM at 300 acres and 95% contained with minimal creeping smouldering behavior described.

North Carolina the IMSR lists Blue Skies.

142 Acres 50% contained residences threaten noted poplar 350 acres 60% contained and Tarklin Ridge 400 acres 80% contained.

Oklahoma the IMSR lists multiple Oklahoma incidents.

Including box 2,486 acres 70% contained residences threatened noted big toe 1,208 acres 90% contained and Bison Loop 2,910 acres 100% contained.

Additional listed Oklahoma incidents include Buffalo Pasture,.

Shady Grove, Old Kentucky, Cedar Canyon, Horseshoe 2 and several others, many shown as 100% contained.

South Carolina the IMSR lists Woodlawn 632.

Acres 65% contained and Bullhead 425 acres 67% contained with minimal moderate fire behavior described.

South Dakota the IMSR lists Quarry 9,168.

Acres 90% contained and Timber 450 acres 70% cont with moderate no new info notes respectively.

Tennessee IMSR lists Fox Gap 112 acres.

50% Contained and notes area road and trail closures in effect.

Texas is one of the states reporting cases in the ongoing Raw Farm brand Raw Dairy, E. Coli investigation.

Separately, the IMSR lists Texas incidents including.

Bell 2.0 346 acres 100% contained and Golden Rule 147 acres 100% contained.

West Virginia the IMSR highlights Pad Fork.

120 Acres 30% contained with active fire behavior and wind driven runs noted.

All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.

That's your EM morning brief for Tuesday, March 31st.

Stay safe.