Wildfires Near Me
Is there a wildfire near you right now? One tap shows every active fire around your exact location — how far, how big, how contained — plus the closest fire drawn straight to your position. Official NIFC, NWS & NASA feeds. Free, instant, no signup, no app.
Fire locations come from NIFC, last pulled Aug 9, 1:58 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.
Get Free Alerts When a Wildfire Is Reported Near Your Home
Five seconds now, a head start when it matters: type your email, and we watch this exact address against the same official feeds firefighters use, around the clock. A new fire nearby, dangerous fire weather, a fire turning your way — we email you when official feeds report it. 100% free, unsubscribe anytime.
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.
Any address, 24/7
We watch your exact address around the clock.
Free wildfire alerts — unsubscribe anytime. Next you'll add your home address so alerts are pinpointed to your property.
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See the wildfires near you — right now
Live active fires & fire-weather for your exact location, from official feeds (NWS + NIFC). Your location never leaves your browser.
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Largest active wildfires in the U.S. 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 your local fire authority and state forestry/emergency officials, and call 911 for emergencies. Data: NIFC (large/significant incidents).
Which kind of "fire near me" do you mean?
This tool tracks wildfires. If you mean a different kind of fire, here's where to go.
🌲 Wildfire (wildland, forest, grass)
A fire burning in vegetation — forest, brush, or grass — like the ones in the news with smoke and acres reported. You're in the right place. Use the location button below or the state links to see active wildfires, perimeters, and fire-weather warnings near you.
🌾 Brush fire / grass fire
Small vegetation fires are still wildfires and can spread fast. Larger ones appear on this map once reported to NIFC, but many local brush fires are handled by your fire department before they ever reach a federal feed. For the latest on a specific small fire, your local fire department, county emergency management, and local news are the fastest sources.
🏠 House fire / structure fire
A fire in a home or building is not a wildfire and won't show on this map. If you can see one happening right now, treat it as an emergency — get out, stay out, and call 911. This tool can’t help during a structure fire.
🚨 Seeing a fire right now? Report it.
If you spot a wildfire, smoke, or any fire, note the location as best you can and call 911 — even if you haven't received evacuation orders. Don’t assume someone else has already reported it; you may be the first to see it, and early reporting gives crews the best chance to contain it. Don’t try to put it out yourself.
Guidance: Ready.gov (FEMA) and the U.S. Forest Service. In any emergency, call 911.
Wildfires near me by state
Jump straight to the live wildfire tracker for your state.
Don't see your state? Use the national live fire map or the location button above.
Checking for wildfires in your area
When smoke is in the air or you've heard about a fire nearby, the first question is simple: how close is it to me? FireRisk answers that with your live location and the official feeds — the same data emergency managers and journalists rely on. You’ll see the nearest active wildfire, how far away and how large it is, whether it’s being contained, and any active Red Flag Warnings or evacuation-type alerts for your area.
For official evacuation information, follow your county emergency management and local news — FireRisk also sweeps official evacuation feeds every 5 minutes and shows active zones on the live evacuation map. In any emergency, call 911.
Wildfires near me — FAQ
How do I see wildfires near me right now?
Tap "Use my location" (or enter an address) and FireRisk shows the active wildfires and fire-weather warnings around that spot, drawn from official NWS and NIFC feeds, on a live interactive map.
Where does the wildfire data come from?
Active fire locations and perimeters come from NIFC (the National Interagency Fire Center); fire-weather warnings such as Red Flag Warnings come from the National Weather Service. FireRisk does not generate its own fire reports.
Is this an emergency or evacuation service?
No. FireRisk is an awareness tool. Data can be delayed or incomplete and conditions change quickly. Always follow your local fire authorities and call 911 in an emergency.
How do I report a wildfire or smoke I can see?
Note the location as best you can and call 911 — even before any evacuation order. Don’t assume someone else has already reported it; you may be the first to spot it, and early reporting helps crews contain it. Don’t try to put it out yourself. This is the standard guidance from Ready.gov (FEMA) and the U.S. Forest Service.
Does this map show house fires or structure fires?
No. FireRisk tracks wildfires (forest, brush, and grass fires) from NIFC. A fire in a home or building is not a wildfire and won’t appear here. If you can see a structure fire happening, get out, stay out, and call 911.
Can I get alerted when a fire starts near me?
Yes — free. Turn on FireRisk alerts for your address and you’ll get an email or push notification the moment a new wildfire is reported nearby or a Red Flag Warning is issued for your area.