Wildfires
NIFC/WFIGS · Updated Every 6 hours · Source: NIFC/WFIGS
About Wildfires
Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn through wildland vegetation and can rapidly spread to threaten communities, infrastructure, and air quality across entire regions. The western US sees the most severe fire activity, though large fires occur across the Southeast, Great Plains, and increasingly the Mountain West due to drought and climate conditions.
Data Source
Data is sourced from WFIGS (Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services), the authoritative national system for wildfire incident tracking. WFIGS aggregates reports from the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) and all federal and state wildland fire agencies. Incident records include ICS-209 situation reports filed by incident commanders.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | National Interagency Fire Center / Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services |
| Update Frequency | Every 6 hours |
| Coverage | United States (all 50 states and territories) |
| API / Data Feed | data-nifc.opendata.arcgis.com |
What the Map Shows
Active wildfire incidents reported by federal and state agencies, including fire perimeters where available. Markers display the incident name, estimated acreage, containment percentage, and the reporting agency (USFS, BLM, NPS, CAL FIRE, etc.).
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