Fire is one of the four classical elements and has been used by humans in rituals, in agriculture for clearing land, for cooking, generating heat and light, for signaling, propulsion purposes, smelting, …

On this website, you'll discover a wealth of information about our department's capabilities and services, community outreach opportunities, and a variety of fire prevention educational materials.

5 days ago · Emergency crews were on the scene, and the far left lane remained closed while other lanes were open to allow traffic to pass. The Kansas Highway Patrol confirms the driver is dead. …

It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.

Whether you want to check today’s fire activity, explore past fire seasons, or understand how weather and landscape interact with active incidents, the tools below put the information at your fingertips.

Track wildfires & smoke across the US. Monitor fire spread, intensity, and lightning strikes. Stay informed with real-time updates on Map of Fire.

Track global wildfires in real-time with FireMap, using data from NASA FIRMS, EFFIS, and national fire agencies. Stay informed on wildfire activity across the world.

Dec 9, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped start it …

4 days ago · Fire data is available for download or can be viewed through a map interface. Users can subscribe to email alerts bases on their area of interest.

1 day ago · North Carolina officials say 11 firefighters and two people were injured in a house fire explosion in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.