Wildfire Map - Current Wildfires, Forest Fires, and Lightning …
WEBInteractive real-time wildfire map for the United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and others. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters near you using the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Wildfire Map.
Wildfire - Wikipedia
WEBA wildfire, forest fire, or a bushfire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a bushfire ( in Australia ), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or ...
Forest fire | Definition, Description, Ecology, & Facts
WEBAug 30, 2024 · forest fire, uncontrolled fire occurring in vegetation more than 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height. These fires often reach the proportions of a major conflagration and are sometimes begun by combustion and heat from surface and ground fires.
National Fire News - National Interagency Fire Center
WEB2 days ago · Current fires have burned 2,433,868 acres. 27,162 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 25 complex and 2 type 1 incident management teams, 577 crews, 1,747 engines, and 145 helicopters. To date, 36,920 fires have burned 7,301,739 acres nationally in 2024.
The Latest Data Confirms: Forest Fires Are Getting Worse
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Record-setting forest fires are becoming the norm, with 2020, 2021 and 2023 marking the fourth, third and first worst years for global forest fires, respectively. Nearly 12 million hectares — an area roughly the size of Nicaragua — burned in 2023, topping the previous record by about 24%.
How Does Wildfire Impact Wildlife and Forests?
WEBLow-intensity fires burn close to the ground, “cleaning” and thinning the forest by removing thick and flammable vegetation from the forest floor. High-severity fires burn with high heat, climb into and remove the tree canopy, and can scorch the soil and tree roots.
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
WEBAirNow Fire and Smoke Map. This map shows fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfires and other sources. It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.
Wildfires: How They Form, and Why They're so Dangerous
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Forest fires actually have the ability to heat up the entire planet, a NASA study from 2016 revealed. In ecosystems such as boreal forests, which store more carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystem on the planet, the effects of climate change are playing out twice as fast.
Fire Information - National Interagency Fire Center
WEBLarge fires on InciWeb have information about the wildfire, news, and announcements, contact information and hours of operation, maps, photographs, and videos. This site is updated regularly and is the best place to find current fire information for ongoing wildfires.
Public Fire Information Websites - US Forest Service
WEB2 days ago · Provide a standardized reporting tool for the public affairs community. Official announcements include evacuations, road closures, news releases, maps, photographs, and basic information and current situation about the incident.
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