Wildfires burning today
A live tracker of wildfires burning across the U.S. right now — current incidents and perimeters from NIFC, active Red Flag Warnings, and fires near you. Updated continuously.
See what’s burning, or jump to your area:
Active wildfires near Columbus
Largest active wildfires in the U.S. 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 state forestry/emergency officials, and call 911 for emergencies. Data: NIFC (large/significant incidents).
Active firefighting aircraft
Air tankers, scoopers, helitankers, and lead planes flying over active U.S. wildfires right now — identified from live public ADS-B by callsign and aircraft type. Not an official dispatch source.
Aircraft are identified as firefighting from public ADS-B callsigns and type codes and may occasionally be imperfect. Positions carry a short delay. Data: airplanes.live + NIFC. For awareness only — not an official aviation or dispatch source.
Checking Red Flag Warnings…
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire-weather — low humidity plus wind — where any new fire can spread fast. Source: National Weather Service.
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Wildfires today by state
Current fires, perimeters, and Red Flag Warnings for each state.
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Wildfire tracker FAQ
What wildfires are burning today?
The list and map on this page show wildfires currently reported to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), updated each time you load the page. You can see the largest active fires nationwide, drill into any state, or use “fires near me” to center the map on your area.
Where can I see current fires near me?
Tap “Show fires near me” above the map and allow location access — the map recenters on your area with current fires, perimeters, and smoke. You can also open your state’s page below, or check any address for its wildfire risk score.
How current is this fire tracker?
The active-fire data refreshes from NIFC’s interagency feed and the National Weather Service each time you load the page. It covers the large and significant incidents agencies are tracking; very small or brand-new local fires may not appear instantly. For second-by-second updates during an active fire, use Watch Duty and your local authority.
How do I get notified when a fire starts near me?
Sign up for free wildfire alerts on this page. We’ll email you when a new wildfire is reported in your area or a Red Flag Warning is issued — so you get a head start instead of finding out from the smoke.
FireRisk.ai is for awareness, not emergency guidance. For evacuation orders and real-time updates, follow Watch Duty, your local fire authority, and call 911. Data: NIFC (large/significant incidents) and the National Weather Service.