Fire is one of the four classical elements and has been used by humans in rituals, in agriculture for clearing land, for cooking, generating heat and light, for signaling, propulsion purposes, smelting, …

2 days ago · Raging flames leaped from an apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Tuesday, raining debris onto the sidewalk and spewing smoke across the cityscape, but causing no …

Dec 5, 2025 · Since 1925, Brighton Fire Department has provided the highest value fire-rescue service to our property and home owners by “combining” the benefits of 90 volunteer firefighters with the …

This page is your gateway to real-time and historical maps that tell the story of wildland fire across the country. Whether you want to check today’s fire activity, explore past fire seasons, or understand …

11 hours ago · A gas line explosion in Hayward, Calif., sent multiple victims to the hospital and led to a fire that burned several houses. Two people remained unaccounted for, an official said.

Track wildfires & smoke across the US. Monitor fire spread, intensity, and lightning strikes. Stay informed with real-time updates on Map of Fire.

14 hours ago · An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an …

3 days ago · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped start it …

It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.

1 day ago · Fire data is available for download or can be viewed through a map interface. Users can subscribe to email alerts bases on their area of interest.