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Active Fire Data. There are two major types of current fire information: fire perimeter and hot spot data: Fire perimeter data are generally collected by a combination of aerial sensors and on-the-ground information.
FIRMS Fire Map allows you to interactively browse the full archive of global active fire detections from MODIS and VIIRS. Near real-time fire data are available within approximately 3 hours of satellite overpass and imagery within 4-5 hours. Visit Site. NWS Fire Weather Dashboard.
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.
Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby
Get real-time updates on wildfires, smoke, and lightning strikes across California with Map of Fire. Monitor the spread and intensity of wildfires, track smoke dispersion, and stay alert to lightning activity.
Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for California. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in California using the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Wildfire Map.
Discover, locate, and confirm fire ignition. Quickly scale fire resources up or down. Monitor fire behavior during containment. Help evacuations through enhanced situational awareness. Observe contained fires for flare-ups.
