Wildfire Information & Resources

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.