Live Chico fire map & tracker
A live Chico fire map and tracker — active wildfires across Butte County and the northern Sierra foothills, with perimeters from NIFC, Red Flag Warnings, and the fires nearest you.
Active wildfires near Chico
Watch live wildfire cameras in Chico
Real-time views from the ALERTCalifornia / ALERTWest network — the same 1,150+ mountaintop PTZ cameras first responders use to spot new fires. See the ones nearest you, live.
Get Chico fire alerts — free
Be told the moment a new fire starts near your Chico address or a Red Flag Warning is issued — email & push, free.
🔔 Turn on free alerts →Why Chico (Chico / Butte County) sees major wildfires
Chico sits at the edge of the Sierra foothills in Butte County, where dry grass and brush on the valley floor give way to steep, fast-burning foothill canyons. Strong down-canyon winds during fall make this one of the highest fire-risk areas in California.
The 2018 Camp Fire — the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history — destroyed the town of Paradise just east of Chico, killing 85 people and displacing tens of thousands into the Chico area.
Official Chico fire & evacuation sources
For real-time evacuation orders, always go to your local authorities. FireRisk is for early awareness — not evacuation orders.
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Chico fire tracker — FAQ
What wildfires are burning near Chico right now?
The live map and list on this page show wildfires currently reported near Chico to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), refreshed each time you load the page. Use “fires near me” to center it on your exact neighborhood.
Is Chico under a Red Flag Warning?
When the National Weather Service posts a Red Flag Warning for the Chico area, it means critical fire-weather — typically Santa Ana winds plus low humidity — where any new fire can spread fast. This page reflects active fire-weather alerts for the region.
How do I get Chico fire alerts?
Turn on free FireRisk alerts for your Chico address and we’ll email or text you the moment a new fire is reported nearby or a Red Flag Warning is issued. For real-time evacuation orders, also follow Chico Fire Department and Watch Duty.
Is this an official Chico emergency map?
No. FireRisk is an awareness tool built on official NIFC and NWS data — it complements but never replaces Chico’s official alerts, local fire authorities, and 911.
Awareness only — built on official NIFC (fires) and NWS (fire weather) data, which can lag real conditions. For Chico evacuation orders follow Chico Fire Department, Watch Duty, and call 911 in an emergency.