Here's where California wildfires are burning in the state
- Nelson Fire. The fire was burning near Nelson Creek Rd and Summit Lake Rd in Shasta County.
- River Fire. The fire was burning near Milk Ranch Road and Bear River Campground Road, north of Applegate in Nevada and Placer counties.
- House Fire. ...
- Antelope Fire. ...
- Monument Fire. ...
- River Complex Fire. ...
- McFarland Fire. ...
- Dixie Fire. ...
- Tamarack Fire. ...
- Lava Fire. ...
Full Answer
Why are there so many fires in California right now?
“It turns out increased humidity plays a role in why there are so many fires right now.” A decaying tropical storm earlier this month in the eastern Pacific Ocean sent a plume of moisture over California. Amid the scorching heat, the moisture formed clouds that generated immense amounts of wind, thunder, and lightning but very little rain.
How many wildfires are currently burning in California?
CAL FIRE released a snapshot detailing 21 active wildfires up and down the Golden State, including the Bobcat, Apple, and El Dorado fires. All three of those are currently at least 92% contained.
Why does California have so many wildfires?
There is no question that climate change has played a significant role in shaping the number and intensity of these fires. In recent years, California’s climate has gotten hotter. Drier conditions mean less snowpack in the Sierras, less runoff in the spring, and less moisture for vegetation.
What is the biggest fire in California?
The five largest wildfires in California history
- August Complex fire. Description: The August Complex started in August 2020 as more than 30 separate, lightning-caused fires in the Mendocino National Forest.
- The Dixie fire (uncontained) Description: The fire ignited in July 2021 near a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. ...
- Mendocino Complex fire. ...
- The SCU Lightning Complex fire. ...
What are the two types of fire information?
There are two major types of current fire information: fire perimeter and hot spot data:
Where to find fire perimeter data?
Both MODIS and fire perimeter data can be found on the GEOMAC Wildland Fire Support Tool(click the “Data Layers” tab and check the box for MODIS Fire Detection).
How is fire perimeter data collected?
Fire perimeter data are generally collected by a combination of aerial sensors and on-the-ground information. These data are used to make highly accurate perimeter maps for firefighters and other emergency personnel, but are generally updated only once every 12 hours. "Hot spot" data uses satellite detection to identify areas of high temperature.
Interactive map shows where every wildfire is burning in California
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Active fires
This map shows wildfires larger than 1 acre within the past 7 days. The larger the circle, the larger the wildfire by acres. Data is from the US Department of the Interior, Office of Wildland Fire, IRWIN, NIFC, NASA, NOAA, and ESRI and is updated every 15 minutes.
Wildfire Information
The following resources provide information on active fires, including wildfire acreage, date of origin, percentage of fire contained, and related health and smoke advisories.
Additional Resources
This federally funded web page provides smoke advisories and forecasts, current fire conditions, information about how fires may affect your health and more.
