North Carolina Active Fire Map
Every wildfire burning across North Carolina right now on one fast map β live NIFC incidents, NWS Red Flag Warnings, NASA satellite hotspots, smoke, and air quality. Check any North Carolina address's wildfire risk β free.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
Data from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Fire locations come from NIFC β they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities.
Named wildfires burning across North Carolina β from official NIFC incident reports. Field teams submit updated figures daily, so numbers may lag breaking news by several hours.
Official wildfire data Β· field reports updated daily Β· for awareness only, not emergency alerts.
Get alerted before a wildfire threatens your home
The moment a new wildfire is reported near your home, a Red Flag Warning is issued in North Carolina, or a nearby fire starts growing fast, we let you know. We watch your exact address against official NIFC & NWS feeds 24/7 β so you get the head start. 100% free.
New fire near you
When a new wildfire is reported near your home.
Red Flag Warnings
Know when dangerous conditions are nearby.
Fast-growing fires
When a nearby fire suddenly grows or spreads.
Any address, 24/7
We watch your exact address around the clock.
For evacuation orders also use Watch Duty & call 911.
Active wildfires in North Carolina right now
Active wildfires burning right now across the U.S. β official NIFC incident data, reported daily by field teams. Tap any fire for live details including maps, size, and containment status.
For awareness only β 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.
Wildfire in North Carolina: what to know
North Carolina spans two fire environments β the fire-dependent coastal plain and pocosin peat fires of the east, and the steep, drought-prone southern Appalachians of the west that burned heavily in 2016. Spring and fall are the peak windows.
Fire risk isn't the same everywhere in North Carolina β it varies street to street with terrain, vegetation, and how a home is built. The live map shows whatβs burning today; your North Carolina fire risk map and your address's 0β100 score show what you face year-round.
If a wildfire threatens your area
- 1Get real-time alerts. Install Watch Duty and enable notifications for your county β itβs the fastest source for evacuation warnings and orders.
- 2Know your zone and routes. Look up your evacuation zone now and plan two ways out. Donβt wait for an order to leave if you feel unsafe.
- 3Pack a go-bag. Documents, medications, chargers, N95 masks, water, and pet supplies β 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 state and local fire authorities, and call 911 for emergencies.
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Everything for North Carolina wildfire safety
Know your home's wildfire risk β before the next fire
Active fires show what's burning today. Your addressβs 0β100 risk score, hazard map, and insurance options show what youβre facing year-round.
North Carolina fire map FAQ
How many wildfires are burning in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 β in California β ALERTCalifornia wildfire cameras. Active NWS Red Flag Warnings are listed alongside the map.
What is a Red Flag Warning in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina 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 β 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 North Carolina?
Enter your address on FireRisk.ai for your exact location, the nearest active and recorded fires, your 0β100 wildfire risk score, and what it means for your insurance β free.