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Wildfires near you

A lot of people don't know how to find out what's burning near them. Here's how.

The map

Open the public wildfire map

Federal agencies publish live wildfire detection data, and anyone can look at it. The map below is the public mapper — it opens in a new tab.

Open the wildfire map →

Opens NASA FIRMS in a new tab. We do not control this service and it is not affiliated with Wildfire Pros.

How to read it

Making sense of what you see

  • Each dot is a satellite heat detection, not a confirmed wildfire — cleared burns, flares, and hot industrial sites also show up.
  • Detections are typically a few hours old. This is not a real-time evacuation tool.
  • Set the time filter to 24 hours to see current activity; widen it to see how a fire has moved.
  • Cloud cover blocks detection, so an empty area is not proof there is no fire.
  • For evacuation orders and official incident information, always use your county emergency management or state fire agency.
If a fire has affected you

We can help with what comes next

Once the fire is out, the questions turn to damage, claims, salvage, and recovery. That is our work. The first consultation is free and there is no obligation.

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Frank Carroll, Chief Forester, Wildfire Pros

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