Interactive U.S. Wildfire & Smoke Map
An interactive satellite map of every active wildfire in the United States, with real-time fire size, containment, official perimeters, a smoke forecast, and wind direction.
Tracking 248 active fires · Last updated
Explore the interactive map
Pan and zoom the satellite map below to see active wildfires nationwide. For the full experience — smoke forecast, wind, search by ZIP or city, and per-fire news — open the live dashboard.
What you can do on the map
Track fire size & containment
Every active incident shows its size in acres and the percent contained, updated from official reporting.
See the smoke forecast
Toggle the current smoke layer and an hourly smoke forecast to see where smoke is headed, along with surface wind direction.
Search your area
Search any ZIP code, city, or county to jump to your area and see the nearest wildfires ranked by distance.
Browse wildfire maps by state
Explore current wildfire activity, acreage, and containment for wildfire-prone states.
Frequently asked questions
Is this wildfire map live?
Yes. The interactive map loads current wildfire data directly from the NIFC feed each time you open it and refreshes every few minutes automatically.
What do the marker colors and sizes mean?
Each marker is a wildfire. Color shows containment (red = under 30%, orange 30–60%, yellow 60–90%, green 90%+), and marker size reflects the fire’s area in acres. Shaded outlines are official fire perimeters.
Can I see wildfire smoke on the map?
Yes. The live dashboard includes a current smoke layer (NOAA HMS) and an hourly smoke forecast (HRRR-Smoke) you can play forward in time, plus wind direction.
Where does the wildfire data come from?
Incidents and perimeters come from NIFC WFIGS, satellite imagery from Esri, and smoke/weather from NOAA. See the sources listed on each page.
Safety & official sources
This site is informational only and is not an emergency service. Wildfire conditions change rapidly. Always follow your local authorities and official evacuation orders. Do not rely on this map for life-safety decisions.