With severe drought conditions continuing across the Western United States, the risk of larger and more frequent wildfires threatens the safety of residents, communities and wildlife. This map visualizes wildfires active within the last 30 days.
Tracking wildfires in the US
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Fire origin
Fire perimeter
Hotspot (24hr)
Hotspot (48hr)
Smoke
Source: Cal Fire, National Interagency Fire Center, VIIRS-SNPP, EPA AirNow, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Air quality
Wildfire smoke creates fine particulate matter that can linger in the atmosphere and spread from coast to coast. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in large quantities, this microscopic dust is linked to cardiovascular disease also associated with smoking cigarettes. The EPA measures regional air quality index (AQI) by how hazardous it is to the general public. Discover the AQI in your city by searching below.
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