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, …

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

Whether you want to check today’s fire activity, explore past fire seasons, or understand how weather and landscape interact with active incidents, the tools below put the information at your fingertips.

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 …

1 day ago · London Fire Brigade sent 25 fire engines to the building in Southall, which is thought to contain fireworks and cylinders.

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

Nov 14, 2025 · A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.

Officials say the fire is affecting the Rayburn House Office building subway to the Capitol, filling the tight space with thick smoke.

5 days ago · Officials say a fire that spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil has prompted evacuations on the next-to-last day of the conference.