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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.
These observations and predictions match the fire behavior that has been observed during the first half of the fire year. These conditions are widely considered to be indicative of a longer and more intense fire year, especially when compared to the last 3 fire years.
IncidentCountiesStartedAcresLos Angeles, San Bernardino9/08/202456,030Shasta10/09/20245,124San Diego10/31/202410San Diego10/31/202410- 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...
While these maps are quick and convenient, it is also important to watch for more timely and detailed information from your local state and county office. Information for state responsibility incidents (usually over a certain size) will be posted on the Statewide Fire Information website .
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.
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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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.
