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, …

Aug 12, 2025 · Two people died and a third was left in critical condition after they were pulled from a burning home in a northwest Chicago suburb early Tuesday morning. The blaze began …

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

6 hours ago · 30 fire trucks battle freezing blaze at Jefferson County lumber yard Emergency crews from four counties fought overnight to contain the massive blaze that destroyed the …

Keep an eye on wildfire activity with the Frontline live fire map. Download the wildfire tracker for customized wildfire alerts.

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

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 …

1 day 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.

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