Wildfires Burning Today — LIVE Map & Tracker
A live tracker of wildfires burning across the U.S. right now — active fire locations, acres burned, containment, and Red Flag Warnings, straight from NIFC and the National Weather Service and refreshed continuously. Find fires near you in seconds — free, no signup.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
Live NIFC data · updated continuously
Fire locations come from NIFC, last pulled Aug 7, 11:36 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.
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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.
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We watch your exact address around the clock.
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Awareness-only — alerts can be delayed or missed (Alert Terms). For evacuation orders always use Watch Duty, Genasys Protect, your county & 911 — never this alert alone.
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 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.
✈️ Scanning the skies for active air tankers…
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.
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.