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, …

View the latest fires from the last 48 hours on an interactive map, displaying the brightness and the event time. The information is provided by the NASA FIRMS - Active Fire Data.

5 days ago · This page provides live weather information of active fire incidents as an interactive map. It also provides predicted smoke fallout from each fire, as well as live air quality data.

16 hours ago · Gas explosion sparks fire at Bronx apartments killing 1, leaving dozens in the cold People were seen leaning out of windows and calling for help as flames engulfed parts of the top …

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To find current fire information, statistics about current and historical wildfires, and news about NIFC and interagency efforts

Dec 19, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of humanity’s essential tools, control of which helped start it on the …