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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.
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.
IncidentCountiesStartedAcresLos Angeles, San Bernardino9/08/202456,030Shasta10/09/20245,124San Diego10/31/202410San Diego10/31/202410The WFTIIC Wildfire Situational Awareness Dashboard shows all active IRWIN Incidents that are greater than 10 acres in size, less than 100% contained, and originated in California, and is updated every 15 minutes. View Application.
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.
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There are two major types of current fire information: fire perimeter and hot spot data: 1. Fire perimeterdata are generally collected by a combination of aerial sensors and on-the-ground information. These data are used to make highly accurate perimeter maps for firefighters and other emergency personnel, but are generally updated only once every ...
For the best source of up to date information about evacuations and road closures, seek out your local county and city government resources. These sites will often have other information, including PDF maps, evacuation information, and road closures. Smartphone apps can also provide helpful information about real time conditions. Disclaimer: This f...
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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.
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Jul 3, 2024 · A fire Wednesday afternoon briefly prompted evacuations in heavily populated Simi Valley, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The state's largest blaze, the Basin Fire, covered nearly 22 square miles of the Sierra National Forest in eastern Fresno County and was 26% contained.
