California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what …
1 day ago · Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted on Jan. 7 and roared across the Los Angeles area, killing at least 27 people, including some who died trying to ...
Wildfire - Wikipedia
Wildfire burning in the Kaibab National Forest, Arizona, United States, in 2020. The Mangum Fire burned more than 70,000 acres (280 km 2) of forest. A wildfire, forest fire, or a bushfire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation.
Wildfire Map - Current Wildfires, Forest Fires, and Lightning …
See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters near you using the Map of Fire Wildfire Map. Interactive real-time wildfire map for the United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and others.
National Fire News - National Interagency Fire Center
After a wildfire, the land may need to be stabilized to prevent loss of topsoil through erosion and prevent the movement of dirt into rivers and streams. Land management specialists and volunteers jump start the renewal of plant life through seeding and planting annuals, trees and native species that help retain soil and fight invasive weeds.
California Wildfires: Winds are subsiding. The next worry: Rain on ...
2 days ago · Strong Santa Ana winds, which desiccate vegetation and fan wildfire flames, topped 80 miles per hour overnight. On Tuesday morning, the winds relaxed, and the “particularly dangerous situation ...
AirNow 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 - Our World in Data
Apr 2, 2024 · A wildfire is an uncontrolled burn of vegetation, which includes the burning of forests, shrublands and grasslands, savannas, and croplands. Wildfires can be caused by human activity — such as arson, unattended fires, or the loss of control of planned burns — and natural causes, such as lightning.
Wildfire | Definition & Facts | Britannica
2 days ago · wildfire, uncontrolled fire in a forest, grassland, brushland, or land sown to crops. The terms forest fire, brush fire, etc., may be used to describe specific types of wildfires; their usage varies according to the characteristics of the fire and the region in which it occurs.
Wildfire 2024 Maps: See if Fires Are Burning Near You - The New York Times
Aug 22, 2022 · The map includes active and recent fires reported by the Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services Group. The locations of the fires on the map are approximate, derived from data reported by ...
InciWeb the Incident Information System
Please update all bookmarks and links to reflect the new URL for InciWeb: ‘inciweb.wildfire.gov’ ...