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This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. This map created by CAL FIRE provides general locations of major fires burning in California. The fires locations are approximates.
If you live in a wildland area always have an evacuation plan in place. Fires occur throughout the State within CAL FIRE jurisdiction on a daily basis during fire season. However, the majority of those fires are contained quickly and no information will generally be provided on these incidents at this site if the fire burns less than 10 acres.
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There are two major types of current fire information: fire perimeter and hot spot data: 1. Fire perimeterdata are generally collected by a combination of aerial sensors and on-the-ground information. These data are used to make highly accurate perimeter maps for firefighters and other emergency personnel, but are generally updated only once every ...
For the best source of up to date information about evacuations and road closures, seek out your local county and city government resources. These sites will often have other information, including PDF maps, evacuation information, and road closures. Smartphone apps can also provide helpful information about real time conditions. Disclaimer: This f...
The fire activity data displayed are from government data sources, not the map author. Please contact admin@publicsafetygis.orgfor more information.
The Fire and Smoke Map shows two types of fires: large fire incidents , from U.S. National Interagency Fire Center, and satellite fire detections from various satellite systems. Note: Satellites find fires by sensing temperatures on the ground and then looking for areas with the same temperature as a fire.
Fire location search. Use the search bar to type in your location, or zoom and scroll to explore the CA wildfire map. Wildfire incident updates. Active fire incidents will be displayed with a fire icon and the name of the fire. Timestamps of the most recent updates can be viewed by clicking on an incident. Perimeters.
Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for California. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in California using the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map.
Sep 20, 2023 · The live map below shows all the major wildfires burning through California, based on data from the federal Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Service. Click on the name of a fire listed in blue ...
