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This map contains live feed sources for US current wildfire locations and perimeters, VIIRS and MODIS hot spots, wildfire conditions / red flag warnings, and wildfire potential. Each of these layers provides insight into where a fire is located, its intensity and the surrounding areas susceptibility to wildfire.
The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map provides information that you can use to help protect your health from wildfire smoke. Use this map to see: Current particle pollution air quality information for your location; Fire locations and smoke plumes; Smoke Forecast Outlooks, where available; and, Recommendations for actions to take to protect yourself ...
Aug 22, 2022 · Daily Summary. Updated June 21. One fire in Northern California immediately prompted evacuations. Another destroyed buildings. Another in New Mexico became deadly. As of Friday, there are nine ...
Mar 1, 2024 · The deadly wildfires in Texas, the largest in the state’s history and which are now spreading into Oklahoma, cover an area nearly the size of Delaware’s land. The most massive of the blazes ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Nationally, 17 large, uncontained wildfires have burned 153,681 acres in nine states. More than 8,300 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents including two complex and three Type 1 incident management teams, nearly 200 crews, 645 engines and multiple aviation assets.
Jul 27, 2022 · See where wildfires are in the United States with this map that is updated daily. Track wildfires blazing in California, Alaska and other states as temperatures rise.
Oct 19, 2023 · A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in the wildland vegetation, often in rural areas. Wildfires can burn in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems, and have been doing so for hundreds of millions of years.
Jun 9, 2023 · Wildfires have been increasing in recent years, often posing a direct danger to habitats, homes, and people, and causing adverse effects on health through smoke exposure. The National Academies have many resources aimed at better understanding these fires, their effects, and what can be done to mitigate damage and protect yourself.
Large fires on InciWeb have information about the wildfire, news, and announcements, contact information and hours of operation, maps, photographs, and videos. This site is updated regularly and is the best place to find current fire information for ongoing wildfires.
Oct 19, 2023 · Worldwide, wildfire smoke kills 339,000 people a year, mostly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, according to estimates. Tenfold increases in asthma attacks, emergency room visits, and hospital admissions have also been reported when smoke blankets the places where people live.
