The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent.

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, …

Nov 26, 2025 · Following the detainment of seven men during an immigration police sting at the Maplefields gas station in Jeffersonville earlier this month, a lawyer representing three of the …

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 · Global fire map and data. NASA | LANCE | Fire Information for Resource Management System provides near real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS to meet the needs of …

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

6 days ago · 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 …

The Fire Danger production system was recently upgraded resulting in new URLs for all Fire Danger products. Users are advised to update their systems to ensure they are receiveing current information.

4 days ago · Archaeologists in Britain say they've found the earliest evidence of humans making fires anywhere in the world. The discovery moves our understanding of when humans started making fire …

This page is your gateway to real-time and historical maps that tell the story of wildland fire across the country. Whether you want to check today’s fire activity, explore past fire seasons, or understand …