Wildfire Information & Resources

A wildfire go bag helps you evacuate quickly when conditions change. This guide covers what to pack when evacuating for a fire, how to organize an emergency go bag, and where to store it. Go bags support early evacuation—but never replace following official evacuation orders.

Wildfire map overview covering the most reliable sites, common accuracy gaps, and how to use live fire, satellite, smoke, and risk data to decide when to monitor conditions, prepare your home, or evacuate early.

Compare leading wildfire risk maps (by zip code, address, regional) and learn what risk scores mean for your home and planning.

Wildfire smoke can turn the air unhealthy even when you live far from an active fire. This guide walks you through the most reliable US smoke maps, AQI basics, and practical steps to decide when to stay indoors, upgrade filtration, or temporarily relocate for cleaner air.

Is there a fire near me? Learn how to check fast using official wildfire maps, alerts, and county tools—plus how to read perimeters and know when to act.

California’s wildfire season now stretches year-round. This guide explains how fires start, how they spread, which tools to trust for real-time updates, and what residents can do before, during, and after a fire—always with evacuation as the first and safest choice.

Learn how CAL FIRE uses prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk in California. See current control burn maps, schedules, and safety tips for homeowners near planned burns. Understand benefits, risks, and evacuation guidance during managed fires.

Stay safe with the best real-time wildfire maps for California. Learn how to read layers, pair alerts, and act fast when conditions change.

Learn how wildfires can trigger dangerous asbestos exposure when older buildings burn. This guide explains where the risk comes from, which areas are most affected, and how to protect yourself and your family before, during, and after a wildfire.

Discover how California is preventing wildfires in 2025—from prescribed burns and Firewise communities to home hardening and real-time alerts. Learn practical steps to protect your home and stay wildfire-ready.

CBS News: Los Angeles fire officials are beginning to support the strategy that with proper training, equipment, and defensible space, some residents may now be encouraged to defend their homes during wildfires, since firefighters can’t protect every structure.

Government Technology: A new system called the FORT — a wildfire-resistant “shelter” intended to function like an above-ground tornado refuge, capable of withstanding extreme heat and smoke in the event of fast-moving wildfires.

LA Times: When evacuation isn’t possible during fast-moving wildfires, experts say preparing designated “refuge areas” like cleared open spaces or purpose-built shelters may offer the safest option, despite the lack of formal standards for them.

California Journal: A couple in Santa Rosa survived six hours in a pool as a wildfire burned their neighborhood to the ground.

Explore air quality data based on your location via zip code, city, or state.