Wildfire Tracker
Right now, 260 active wildfires are burning across the U.S. — about 1,919K acres in total, with 0 states under fire-weather alerts. Live from official NIFC & NWS data.
Fire locations come from NIFC, last pulled Sep 22, 8:30 PM PDT — you're seeing the newest official data there is: we pull the federal fire feeds every few minutes, as soon as agencies publish. Just know each flame marks where a fire was reported, not where its edge is right now — real fires spread, markers don't move, and details like acres update a few times a day, not in real time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
Largest active wildfires right now
By reported size, from NIFC. Tap a fire for its live detail page.
- 1.0445 CROSSWHITE Fire— 342,923 acres · 99% contained
- 2.LITTLE GIANT Fire— 172,850 acres · 81% contained
- 3.SINLAHEKIN Fire— 166,007 acres · 92% contained
- 4.Widemouth 2 Fire— 129,742 acres · 98% contained
- 5.Second Flat Fire— 105,854 acres · 99% contained
- 6.Aspen Acres Fire— 102,004 acres · 82% contained
- 7.GRASSHOPPER Fire— 93,971 acres · 98% contained
- 8.0587 SHINGLE Fire— 73,183 acres · 99% contained
- 9.Bench Fire— 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- 10.Hagen Fire— 61,379 acres · 93% contained
- 11.Wrights Spring Fire— 55,134 acres · 98% contained
- 12.Gold Mountain Fire— 39,747 acres · 92% contained
- 13.Tatlanika Fire— 38,636 acres · 15% contained
- 14.Sand Creek Fire— 35,520 acres · 76% contained
- 15.McConnell Fire— 33,762 acres · 99% contained
Track wildfires by state
A live fire tracker for each high-risk state — current fires, perimeters, Red Flag Warnings & alerts.
Live fire trackers by city
A live fire map for the highest-risk U.S. metros — fires, perimeters & alerts near each city.
Wildfire tracker — FAQ
How many wildfires are burning in the U.S. right now?
This page shows the live count of active, uncontained wildfires from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), updated automatically through the day. The number changes throughout the day as fires are contained and new ones are reported.
Where does this wildfire data come from?
Active fire counts, sizes, and containment come from NIFC (the National Interagency Fire Center). Fire-weather alerts such as Red Flag Warnings come from the National Weather Service. FireRisk does not generate its own fire reports.
How do I track wildfires near me specifically?
Use the "wildfires near me" tool to see the active fires and fire-weather warnings around your exact location, or set up free alerts for your address so you’re notified the moment something starts nearby.
Is this an official emergency service?
No. FireRisk is an awareness tool and the figures are official reported values that can lag real conditions. Always follow your local fire authorities and call 911 in an emergency.
Awareness only — figures are official reported values from NIFC (fires) and NWS (fire weather) and can lag real conditions. Always follow your local fire authorities and call 911 in an emergency.