Wildfires Northern California Map

Latest updates on bay area fires and wildfires burning across california.

Wildfires northern california map. Most of us are aware of the blaze that burns almost nonstop in california. This map contains four different types of data. Furthermore diablo winds blow in the northern part of the state while santa ana winds blow in the southern part of the state. Fire perimeter data are generally collected by a combination of aerial sensors and on the ground information.

The map below shows where california s wildfires are burning updated daily. Bigger fires in northern and southern california continue to burn through thousands of acres of brush threatening california s famous wine country and los angeles residents alike as responders rush to contain the flames. The data is provided by calfire. This interactive map developed in the san francisco chronicle newsroom provides information on wildfires burning across california.

There are two major types of current fire information. Fire origins mark the fire fighter s best guess of where the fire started. California fire map tracker. Wildfires across the state of california are prompting evacuations and.

Current air quality fire safety tips wildfire coverage. Statewide fire map california. Strong winds paired with high temperatures made for a dangerous combination. It s a natural disaster that s been going on for many years.

July 6 2020 7 35 p m. Here are live updates of these fires. May 31 2019 updated. These data are used to make highly accurate perimeter maps for firefighters and other emergency personnel but are generally updated only once every 12 hours.

Information on past fire seasons including the kincade fire sonoma county fires and los angeles fires. California s hot dry climate is primarily responsible for the wildfires that have continued to rage through the golden state. A california department of corrections and rehabilitation inmate work crew builds a containment line ahead of flames. The above map is a satellite view of california s current wildfires burning now in 2020.

After a modest fire season last year scientists say the lack of rain in february and march combined with hot weather last month has left vegetation in northern california drier now than it has. Visit insider s homepage for more stories. Color satellite interactive wx map us precipitation us temperatures us climate data california statewide wildfires map for 2019 click icon for fire data zoom in for area burned for some locations. Here s a look at the fires where they are and what percentage is contained.