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Fires occur throughout the State within CAL FIRE jurisdiction on a daily basis during fire season. However, the majority of those fires are contained quickly and no information will generally be provided on these incidents at this site if the fire burns less than 10 acres.
This dashboard — updated daily — tracks large California wildfires currently engulfing parts of the state, along with historical context showing how much more destructive and widespread fires are today compared to decades past.
- When Is Wildfire Season in California?
- When Was The Biggest Wildfire in California’s History?
- When Is Fire Season in Southern vs. Northern California?
- How Are The Wildfires Affecting The Insurance Industry in California?
It is a mistake to think that the California fire season is limited to the hot summer months. September and October are actually the most damaging months for California wildfires. That is when the Santa Ana winds are most common. While more fires may take place in July, a look at the historical California fire map shows that they typically result i...
The largest wildfire in California history was the August Complexfire. Several fires started in mid-August 2020 with lightning strikes and burned to merge together. The last embers were not extinguished until November.
In a state as large and varied as California, it makes sense that the California wildfire season differs from place to place. 1. Southern California: The first significant rainfall is usually in November or December, making the fire season longer on average than Northern California. 2. Northern California: The rainy season usually starts in October...
Homeowners in fire-prone areas are finding it tougher to find, keep, and pay for insurance coverage that includes protection from wildfires. That leaves them with two options: 1. The California FAIR Planis the insurer of last resort for both homeowners and renters. It is a cooperative effort of companies authorized to sell property insurance in Cal...
FIRMS Fire Map allows you to interactively browse the full archive of global active fire detections from MODIS and VIIRS. Near real-time fire data are available within approximately 3 hours of satellite overpass and imagery within 4-5 hours.
If your local agency provides a map with any of this information - use their map! Active Fire Data There are two major types of current fire information: fire perimeter and hot spot data:
Get real-time updates on wildfires, smoke, and lightning strikes across California with Map of Fire. Monitor the spread and intensity of wildfires, track smoke dispersion, and stay alert to lightning activity.
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Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for California. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in California using the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Wildfire Map.
