Wildfire Map

A live map of wildfires burning across the U.S. right now — current perimeters and incidents from NIFC. Find wildfires near you, drill into your state, or check any address’s wildfire risk.

Pan and zoom the live wildfire map, or jump to your area:

Active wildfires near Columbus

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Checking Red Flag Warnings…

A Red Flag Warning means critical fire-weather — low humidity plus wind — where any new fire can spread fast. Source: National Weather Service.

Largest active wildfires in the U.S. right now

Uncontained wildfires reported by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Tap any fire for its live details — map, point of origin, scanner feeds & updates.

For awareness only — not an evacuation source. For evacuation orders and real-time alerts, follow Watch Duty, your local fire authority and state forestry/emergency officials, and call 911 for emergencies. Data: NIFC (large/significant incidents).

How to read the U.S. fire map

Live layers from official sources. Use the toggles on the map to turn any layer on or off.

🔥Active firesReported wildfire incidents from NIFC — tap a flame for the fire’s name.
🟥Fire perimetersThe current burned footprint of larger fires, outlined in red.
🟠Thermal hotspotsHeat signatures detected by NASA’s VIIRS satellites — often the first sign of a new fire, refreshed several times a day.
🌫️Smoke forecastNOAA’s hourly forecast of where wildfire smoke is settling, shaded light to heavy.
🟢Air quality (AQI)Live readings from nearby monitors — green (good) through maroon (hazardous).
📍Cities & countiesTap any marker to open that area’s detailed wildfire-risk report.

Active fire maps by state

Live wildfires, perimeters, and incidents for each state — updated from NIFC.

California fire map →Oregon fire map →Colorado fire map →Washington fire map →Arizona fire map →Texas fire map →New Mexico fire map →Nevada fire map →Idaho fire map →Montana fire map →Utah fire map →Wyoming fire map →

Real-time alerts & evacuation

FireRisk.ai is for awareness, not evacuation. For live alerts, evacuation orders, and air quality, use these official sources — and call 911 for emergencies.

↗Ready.gov — WildfiresFederal preparedness & evacuation↗Watch DutyReal-time wildfire alerts↗AirNow Fire & SmokeLive smoke & air quality↗InciWebActive incident information

Don’t just watch the fires — know your risk

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Active fire map FAQ

Is this active fire map live?

Yes. The map pulls current wildfire perimeters and incident locations directly from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) each time you load it. For official evacuation orders, follow Watch Duty, local fire authorities, and 911.

What’s the difference between a fire map and a fire risk map?

A fire map shows what’s burning right now. A fire risk map shows how prone a place is to wildfire over time, regardless of current fires. FireRisk.ai does both — see the live map here, or check any address for its 0–100 risk score.

Are these all the wildfires in the U.S.?

The map shows incidents reported to NIFC’s interagency feed, which covers the large and significant fires fire agencies are tracking. Very small or brand-new local fires may not appear immediately — your local authority and Watch Duty are fastest for those.

How do I find wildfires near me?

Tap “Show wildfires near me” above the map and allow location access — the map recenters on your area so you can see current fires, perimeters, and smoke nearby. Your location stays in your browser and isn’t stored. You can also pan and zoom the map manually, or open your state’s fire map below.