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, …

Using a variety of tools and equipment, the NCFS manages prescribed fire and aggressively suppresses wildfires across the state’s diverse forest ecosystems, wide-ranging terrain and …

Fire activity across the country remains light, and the National Preparedness Level is 1, reflecting a time of lower overall demand on national firefighting resources. Over the past week, …

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Track global wildfires in real-time with FireMap, using data from NASA FIRMS, EFFIS, and national fire agencies. Stay informed on wildfire activity across the world.

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

View the 5-day fire risk forecast and track active wildfires on our live map, including their distance from you, acreage, and wind conditions.

View the latest fires from the last 48 hours on an interactive map, displaying the brightness and the event time. The information is provided by the NASA FIRMS - Active Fire Data.

1 day ago · 30 fire trucks battle freezing blaze at Jefferson County lumber yard Emergency crews from four counties fought overnight to contain the massive blaze that destroyed the Palmyra …

Dec 19, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of humanity’s essential tools, control of which helped start it …