California Active Fire Map
Every wildfire burning across California right now on one fast map — live NIFC incidents, NWS Red Flag Warnings, NASA satellite hotspots, smoke, and air quality. Check any California home's wildfire risk — free.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
Data from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Fire locations come from NIFC, last pulled Aug 7, 11:35 PM PDT — they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
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A fire starts nearby
When official feeds report a new wildfire close to your home.
Dangerous fire weather
Hot, dry, windy days when fires spread fastest (officially called a 'Red Flag Warning').
A nearby fire grows fast
If a fire near you suddenly gets bigger or turns your way.
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Named wildfires burning across California — from official NIFC incident reports. Field teams submit updated figures daily, so numbers may lag breaking news by several hours.
Official wildfire data · field reports updated daily · for awareness only, not emergency alerts.
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Active wildfires in California right now
Active wildfires burning right now across the U.S. — official NIFC incident data, reported daily by field teams. Tap any fire for live details including maps, size, and containment status.
For awareness only — not an evacuation source. For evacuation orders and real-time alerts, follow Watch Duty, your local fire authority and CAL FIRE officials, and call 911 for emergencies. Data: NIFC.
Wildfire in California: what to know
California faces the nation's most severe wildfire and insurance environment — from CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones to a statewide non-renewal crisis pushing homeowners onto the FAIR Plan.
When fire risk peaks in California
California's fire season runs roughly May through November and peaks late summer into fall, when fuels are at their driest. Southern California's most destructive fires arrive with autumn and winter Santa Ana winds, while the Sierra and north state peak July-October.
Fire risk isn't the same everywhere in California — it varies street to street with terrain, vegetation, and how a home is built. The live map shows what’s burning today; your California fire risk map and your address's 0–100 score show what you face year-round.
California's fire activity is also reshaping insurance here: high-risk California homes commonly pay 2–4× a standard premium, and FAIR Plan + wraparound coverage often costs more than a single admitted policy would. Documented mitigation is increasingly what determines both price and whether a carrier will write you at all. See the California fire insurance guide for carrier appetite, the California FAIR Plan, and how mitigation lowers your premium.
If a wildfire threatens your area
- 1Get real-time alerts. Install Watch Duty and enable notifications for your county — it’s the fastest source for evacuation warnings and orders.
- 2Know your zone and routes. Look up your evacuation zone now and plan two ways out. Don’t wait for an order to leave if you feel unsafe.
- 3Pack a go-bag. Documents, medications, chargers, N95 masks, water, and pet supplies — ready by the door during fire season.
- 4Harden as you leave. If time allows: close windows and vents, move furniture from decks, and leave exterior lights on so crews can see your home in smoke.
FireRisk.ai is for awareness only and is not an official evacuation source. Always follow CAL FIRE authorities, and call 911 for emergencies.
California fire maps by county
Zoom into live active fires for a specific county.
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Know your home's wildfire risk — before the next fire
Active fires show what's burning today. Your address’s 0–100 risk score, hazard map, and insurance options show what you’re facing year-round.
California fire map FAQ
How many wildfires are burning in California right now?
The map and the "active wildfires" list above pull uncontained wildfires directly from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The count changes as fires start, grow, and are contained.
What does the California fire map show?
Live wildfire incidents reported to NIFC (the flame markers), plus optional layers you can toggle on: NOAA's smoke forecast, live air quality (AQI), and — in California — ALERTCalifornia wildfire cameras. Active NWS Red Flag Warnings are listed alongside the map.
What is a Red Flag Warning in California?
A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds combine to create critical fire-weather. Any new fire can spread explosively. We show active warnings above, live from the NWS.
Is this California fire map live, and can I rely on it for evacuations?
The map and data refresh from official feeds each time you load the page. But it is for awareness only — not an evacuation source. For evacuation orders, follow Watch Duty, your local fire authority, and 911.
How close is the nearest fire to my home in California?
Enter your address on FireRisk.ai for your exact location, the nearest active and recorded fires, your 0–100 wildfire risk score, and what it means for your insurance — free.