Track wildfires & smoke across the US. Monitor fire spread, intensity, and lightning strikes. Stay informed with real-time updates on Map of Fire.

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2 days ago · Preparedness for fire emergencies is good citizenship and can also give you some peace of mind. Find evacuation-readiness tips at Ready.gov. It takes all of us to prevent new wildfire starts, support firefighter safety, and protect communities.

Fire is one of the four classical elements and has been used by humans in rituals, in agriculture for clearing land, for cooking, generating heat and light, for signaling, propulsion purposes, smelting, forging, incineration of waste, cremation, and as a weapon or mode of destruction.

Keep an eye on wildfire activity with the Frontline live fire map. Download the wildfire tracker for customized wildfire alerts.

It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.

1 day ago · Detected activity could be a small, intense fire or a fire burning over a broader area within the pixel. It does not mean the entire square is entirely on fire.

Track the latest wildfire and smoke information with data that is updated hourly based upon input from several incident and intelligence sources.

View the latest interactive fire map from WFCA (Western Fire Chiefs Association) which provides real-time information about active wildfires in the US.

Jul 28, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped start it on the path toward civilization.