Live Wildfire Map of the United States

Track Fires. Understand Conditions. Stay Informed.

Real-time wildfires, evacuations, smoke, and weather data—everything you need to stay informed and safe during fire season.

Map of Fire live wildfire map
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Active Wildfire Mapping

View new and ongoing wildfires, plus detailed perimeters and prescribed burns to stay aware of fire activity across the U.S.

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Smoke Forecasts

Visualize current and forecasted smoke, including surface and vertically integrated models, to plan for air quality and visibility impacts.

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Evacuation Zones

See detailed mapping of evacuation areas in Oregon and California to monitor high-risk zones near wildfires.

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Lightning + Weather Data

Track lightning strikes, winds, and humidity in real time to understand wildfire risks and spread potential.

Trusted by Emergency Responders and Public Safety Professionals

Map of Fire is used by people across many disciplines — from residents near wildfires to journalists, researchers, and firefighters — because of its real-time data and reliable visualization tools.

Map of Fire is developed and operated by MAPO LLC, a technology company specializing in mapping and geospatial applications. MAPO LLC continues the development of the platform, building on a wildfire mapping project originally launched in 2015.

Unlock Advanced Wildfire Mapping

Unlock premium access to see advanced wildfire activity with 24-72 hour satellite heat detection, infrared and water vapor imagery, and lightning overlays. Track live weather stations, forecast models, and fire potential indicators like ERC, Significant Fire Potential, and wildfire Risk to Homes.

Visualize wildfire likelihood, hazard potential, structure exposure, drought conditions, and fuels to get a complete picture of fire risk and make informed, real-time decisions.

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The History of Map of Fire

  1. The Beginning

    Tesmond Hurd and Brian Sather launched the original fire mapping project through La Grande Ride, Inc., initially focused on smaller wildfires in Northeast Oregon. This is the first wildfire map of its kind.

  2. Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center

    The project transitioned to the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center, expanding its wildfire coverage and reaching an audience of over 13 million users.

  3. MAPO

    The fire mapping project became "Map of Fire" and transitioned to MAPO LLC. It continues its development through modernization of its technology, data integrations, and user experience.

  4. Continued Innovation

    Map of Fire continues to evolve and be a leading wildfire mapping application available on web and mobile.

Map of Fire is actively maintained and continuously improved. We regularly introduce new features, expand data integrations, and enhance our mapping capabilities. Visit our release notes to see what's new.