Santa Barbara County Active Fire Map

Wildfires burning in and around Santa Barbara County, California right now — live fire perimeters, NASA satellite hotspots, smoke, air quality, and NWS Red Flag Warnings. Then check your home’s exact wildfire risk.

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How to read the Santa Barbara County 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 wildfires in California 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 CAL FIRE officials, and call 911 for emergencies. Data: NIFC.

Know your home’s wildfire risk in Santa Barbara County

Active fires show what’s burning today; your address’s 0–100 score shows what you face year-round.

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Santa Barbara County fire map FAQ

Are there wildfires burning in Santa Barbara County right now?

The live map and active-fire list show uncontained wildfires reported to NIFC in and around Santa Barbara County, California, updated continuously. Orange dots are NASA satellite thermal hotspots — often the first sign of new fire activity.

Is Santa Barbara under a Red Flag Warning?

Active National Weather Service fire-weather, wind, and heat alerts for California are listed above, live. A Red Flag Warning means critical conditions where any new fire can spread fast.

How do I check my home's wildfire risk in Santa Barbara County?

Enter your address on FireRisk.ai for your exact 0–100 wildfire risk score, the nearest active and recorded fires, and what it means for your insurance — free.

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